Not a cut, but a dish in itself, London broil is definitely worth cooking up on Sundays, particularly because it’s just one of those meals that you can prepare once and have plenty of leftovers for the next couple of days. There are many ways to cook London broil, but to obtain that chef-like tender and the tasty result you need to apply a few secrets along the cooking process, which we’ll discuss later on.
What kind of meat is London broil?
It is beef all right, in fact, it is one of the most inexpensive and economical cuts of meat on the market, making it perfect for serving big crowds.
While it’s not naturally tender, the cooking process helps tenderize the meat a lot, although London broil isn’t all that tough either. London broil beef is a lean cut and commonly either flank or top-round steak. It is unsure where the name originates, but the term is also used in Canada to describe beef meat variations. It has no relation to England’s capital, however. It is a 100% American dish.
Are there nutritional benefits to London broil beef?
It’s not London broil that is specifically nutritional. It is lean beef generally that offers a number of health benefits, including vitamins and minerals.
Lean beef has many essential nutrients among which are zinc, iron, B vitamins, phosphorus, and also contains healthy fats as opposed to other cuts of beef that are high in saturated fat. One of the reasons London broil is recommended by nutritionists, even to people experiencing cardiovascular issues, is the intake of high-fat minerals known to have positive effects on heart diseases.
Choosing the best London Broil beef
One of the most important aspects when choosing London broil beef is making sure the cut is the same thickness because this will help cook the meat evenly all the way around.
The second most important, maybe first to some people, is choosing grass fed and antibiotics free beef to reap the nutritional benefits of the meat to the fullest. Organic London broil beef is one of the best and healthiest options in this range.
The third most important thing is choosing fresh seasonings that will compliment the dish, make it flavorful and healthy at the same time. Improperly seasoning London broil can make dishes inedible, plus some recipes include lots of acids, which may be unpleasant to people with taste sensitivity.
Cooking the best London Broil beef
Marinating the beef is the key to cooking London broil so that the result is a tender and delicious meat dish. The level of acidity in the marinade indeed determines the tenderness of the meal, so there are people who use ingredients such as vinegar and lemon juice in large quantities when marinating London broil.
But it doesn’t take acidic marinades to cook the best London Broil beef. There are plenty of other ways, not upsetting for the stomach, to cook it.
One way is just to cook London broil like the regular steak.
1. Rub cut garlic on the beef and season all the way around with salt & pepper.
2. Let the beef sit for at least an hour at room temperature on a rack to allow the meat to absorb the salt.
3. Then, either cooking on the grill or in a grill pan, aim for medium-high heat and cook the meat on the first side for 4 minutes.
4. After that, rotate the meat at 45° without turning it over and cook for another three to four minutes. This will give the steak those attractive grill marks.
5. Turn the meat over and cook following the same procedure. It should take 10 to 12 minutes altogether to obtain a medium-rare London broil.
6. Let the steak rest for no longer than 10 minutes, then cut and serve either with plain or herb butter, softened at room temperature.