Description
Hearty London broil meets zesty onion and cucumber salad in this classic comfort dish perfect for family dinners. Juicy marinated beef paired with crisp, tangy salad creates a balanced meal that satisfies you with its rich flavors and simple elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 (2-pound) top round steak, about 2 inches thick
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (22 milliliters) toasted sesame oil
- 1 (2-inch) knob fresh ginger, finely grated
- 4 cloves garlic, finely grated
- 2 teaspoons (10 grams) sugar
Seasoning:
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Salad Ingredients:
- 3 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced into rings
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) canola or vegetable oil
- 2 1/2 ounces (70 grams) mixed baby lettuces
Instructions
- Prepare broiler at high heat, positioning rack 6 inches from heat source.
- Place steak on baking sheet and create shallow crosshatch cuts on both surfaces using paring knife. Season thoroughly with salt and pepper.
- Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and sugar in mixing bowl. Distribute marinade evenly across steak surfaces, pressing into created cuts.
- Position marinated steak under broiler, cooking approximately 5 minutes per side until exterior develops rich brown coloration.
- Check internal temperature with instant-read thermometer, targeting 120°F for rare or 125°F for medium-rare doneness.
- Remove steak from broiler and allow meat to rest 5-10 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute internally.
- Slice steak thinly against natural grain direction for optimal tenderness.
- Create salad by combining cucumbers, onion, rice vinegar, and oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Gently incorporate baby lettuces into vegetable mixture, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Plate sliced steak alongside fresh vegetable salad for serving.
Notes
- Tenderize the meat by cutting shallow crosshatch slits, which helps the marinade penetrate deeply and breaks down muscle fibers for a more tender bite.
- Customize the doneness by adjusting broiling time, using a meat thermometer to ensure precise temperature for rare or medium-rare preferences.
- Slice against the grain to maximize tenderness, cutting perpendicular to the muscle fibers to create shorter, easier-to-chew meat strands.
- Experiment with marinade variations by substituting soy sauce with tamari for gluten-free diets or adding honey for extra caramelization and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Lunch
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg