Beer-Marinated Flank Steak 🥩🍺 Bold, Juicy, and Charred With Beer-Soaked Flavor

This Beer-Marinated Flank Steak is your weeknight-meets-weekend hero: a fast, flavorful cut turned legendary with a bold beer bath and a hot grill finish.

The marinade brings malt depth, acidity, and spice, while the quick sear locks in smoky, juicy intensity. Slice it thin, serve it loud — this one’s all bark, bite, and beer.

Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

• 1½–2 lbs flank steak
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Oil for grilling or searing

Beer Marinade

• 1 cup beer (amber ale, porter, or brown ale for depth)
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp brown sugar or maple syrup
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Optional: pinch of chili flakes or smoked paprika

Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Steak

1. In a bowl or zip-top bag, mix all marinade ingredients.
2. Place steak in marinade, making sure it’s fully coated.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
4. Remove steak and pat dry before cooking (discard marinade).

Step 2: Cook It Hot and Fast

1. Preheat grill or cast iron pan to high heat.
2. Oil the grates or pan.
3. Season steak lightly with salt and pepper.
4. Sear for 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare (internal temp 130–135°F).
5. Rest steak 5–10 minutes, loosely covered.

Step 3: Slice and Serve

1. Slice thinly against the grain for max tenderness.
2. Serve with grilled veggies, chimichurri, or a pile of crispy potatoes.
3. Drizzle with any resting juices or a spoon of warm beer reduction (optional).

Flavor Variations

• Citrus Beer Steak – Add lime juice and zest to the marinade for brightness
• Smoky Stout Rub – Use a dry rub of ground coffee, cocoa, and chili, then finish with a stout glaze
• Asian-Inspired – Add ginger, sesame oil, and hoisin; pair with rice lager
• Maple Porter Glaze – Reduce beer, maple syrup, and soy into a finishing drizzle

Beer Pairing

In the Marinade

• Amber Ale – balanced malt body and slight sweetness
• Porter – deeper roastiness, great with garlic and Worcestershire
• Brown Ale – nutty, smooth, excellent with soy and mustard

In Your Glass

• Amber or brown ale to match the marinade
• Pale ale for contrast and lift
• Vienna lager or Märzen for a malty, clean pairing
• Smoked beer (rauchbier) if you want full grill synergy

Final Thoughts

Beer-Marinated Flank Steak is fast, flavorful, and built for big results with minimal effort. The marinade adds character, the grill adds edge, and the beer does double duty in the glass and on the flame.

Slice it thin. Serve it hot. Let the beer speak. 🥩🔥🍺

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