Grilled Teriyaki Flank Steak Recipe

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Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches
Derrick Riches is a grilling and barbecue expert. He has written two cookbooks.
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Updated on 05/9/22
Grilled teriyaki flank steak

The Spruce Eats / Julia Hartbeck
Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 14 mins
Marinate: 2 hrs
Total: 2 hrs 24 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
370 Calories
16g Fat
5g Carbs
48g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 370
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 134mg 45%
Sodium 448mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 48g
Vitamin C 11mg 54%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 639mg 14%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Preparing a steak teriyaki style is one of the best ways to make it delicious. This recipe uses flank steak, though any steak will do. It's great to grill on a summer evening to serve with grilled vegetables or a bright summer salad. Rice is a traditional accompaniment as well.

You don't need a fancy grill for teriyaki steak. A hibachi charcoal grill will work just fine, as well as any gas or charcoal grill.

The pineapple in the marinade helps to make this dish more tender and flavorful. Natural enzymes in pineapple act as a meat tenderizer, perfect for this kind of steak. These enzymes are broken down by canning, so canned pineapple and its juice will have a less tenderizing effect, and you can marinate the steak for up to 12 hours. If you use fresh pineapple and its juice, you should marinate for no more than two hours as the meat can end up mushy rather than tender.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds flank steak

For the Marinade:

  • 1/4 cup canned pineapple, crushed

  • 3 tablespoons pineapple juice, reserved from crushed pineapple

  • 3 teaspoons soy sauce

  • 2 teaspoons minced shallot

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons cider vinegar

  • 1 teaspoon honey

  • 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Ingredients to make grill teriyaki flank steak

    The Spruce Eats / Julia Hartbeck

  2. Add crushed pineapple, juice, soy sauce, minced shallots, olive oil, cider vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, salt and pepper to a medium bowl and combine.

    A small bowl with crushed pineapple, juice, soy sauce, minced shallots, olive oil, cider vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, salt and pepper

    The Spruce Eats / Julia Hartbeck

  3. Place the flank steak into a zip top bag and pour in the marinade. Place in refrigerator for 2 to 12 hours. Turn the steak a few times during the marinating process.

    A zip top bag with flank steak and marinade

    The Spruce Eats / Julia Hartbeck

  4. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the steak from bag, discarding any excess marinade. Place the steak on the pre heated grill. Cook about 5 to 7 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the cut, until done. Remove the steaks from grill once they've reached the desired doneness and let them rest for 5 to 7 minutes.

    Flank steak on a grill

    The Spruce Eats / Julia Hartbeck

  5. Slice the flank steaks into strips across the grain and serve.

    Sliced flank steak on a cutting board

    The Spruce Eats / Julia Hartbeck

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