Description
Succulent Traeger flank steak delivers mouthwatering southwestern flavors with smoky grilled perfection. Juicy meat marinates in zesty spices, promising a delicious meal that satisfies your craving for bold, grilled goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 flank steak (2 lbs / 907 g)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsps kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- 1 tsp honey or brown sugar
- 3 tbsps olive oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsps Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Whisk all marinade ingredients in a mixing bowl until fully integrated, creating a harmonious flavor profile.
- Meat Infusion: Immerse the flank steak in the marinade, thoroughly coating every surface and gently massaging to ensure deep flavor penetration and tenderization.
- Flavor Development: Securely seal the container and refrigerate for 2-12 hours, allowing the marinade’s acidic components to break down muscle fibers and enhance the meat’s aromatic qualities.
- Temperature Equilibration: Extract the steak from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to grilling, enabling it to reach room temperature for consistent cooking.
- Grill Preparation: Ignite the Traeger grill to medium-high heat, creating an optimal cooking environment for achieving a beautifully caramelized exterior while maintaining internal juiciness.
- Meat Preparation: Delicately remove excess marinade, patting the steak dry with paper towels to promote superior browning and prevent unwanted steaming.
- Grilling Technique: Position the flank steak on the preheated grill, cooking to the desired level of doneness while preserving the meat’s inherent tenderness and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Marinate Mindfully: Let the steak absorb flavors between 2-12 hours, avoiding over-marinating to prevent protein breakdown and maintain meat texture.
- Temperature Tango: Remove steak from refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling to ensure even cooking and prevent temperature shock.
- Dry for Dazzling Sear: Pat the steak completely dry using paper towels to create a perfect caramelized crust and prevent unwanted steaming.
- Grill with Precision: Preheat Traeger to medium-high heat, allowing optimal surface temperature for creating a beautifully charred exterior while keeping the interior tender and juicy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg