how long do you cook a 1 inch thick london broil

I like to get my grill fairly hot, around 450 degrees F. This high heat cooks the beef quickly while getting delicious flavors of caramelized and marinated beef inside with a kiss of char on the outside. A 1-1.5 inch thick piece of beef will cook in about 15 minutes or less on a high temperature grill.

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• Question My London broil is 1-3/4 inches thick. How long do I cook it for medium rare on a charcoal grill? Penmouse Community Answer The USDA recommends beef steaks be cooked to 145 degrees F or 62.8 degrees C. Allow the steak to rest a minimum of 3 minutes before serving. Use an instant read thermometer to check the steak temperature. I could not find cook time that was not associated with a brand name so I cannot give an exact cook time. You can check a cookbook for help or search online to determine the actual cook time.

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• You can also add oregano or other spices to your meat after its done to give it more flavor. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
• If youre not sure how “done” you want your meat, err on the rare or medium-rare side. You can always cook your meat longer if you dont like it, but you cant “un-cook” a well-done piece of meat! Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0

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• Dont pierce your meat with a fork to turn it. Instead, rotate and flip your meat using long-handled tongs. Piercing your meat can release the internal juices, leading to a drier finished product. Thanks Helpful 4 Not Helpful 3

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  1 Allow the meat to “rest” before cutting it. As with most other cuts of meat, flank steak is at its most tender and flavorful not right after it comes off the grill, but after its had a little time to rest and cool. If the meat is cut immediately after its removed from the grill, youll notice its internal juices spill onto the plate. These juices are responsible for the meats flavor and texture, so doing this can make your meat lest tender and tasty. However, if you give your meat a short “break” before cutting into it, it has a chance to re-absorb these juices, retaining much of its moisture and flavor.

  • To “rest” your meat, place it on a clean plate or platter under tented aluminum foil and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. The foil will help the meat retain its heat as it rests.
• 2 Slice against the grain. Flank steak is made up of long, thin muscle fibers — you can see them if you look for small, faint lines running the length of the meat. If left intact, these fibers can be tough to chew. However, by cutting the meat diagonally, perpendicular to the grain of the meat, the fibers are severed, making the slices of meat much more tender. For this reason, London Broils are traditionally served as narrow diagonal slices made against the grain of the meat.
• 3 Season as desired. Divide your London Broil into a portions consisting of a few slices each. If you wish, you can now season your portions individually. A light sprinkling of salt and fresh-ground black pepper almost always pairs well with London Broil, but other seasonings can make great choices as well. Below are just a few seasoning ideas:
  • Pre-made seasoning mixes (Johnnys, etc.)
  • Rosemary, thyme, and roasted garlic
  • Chili powder
  • Paprika
  • Grilled/fried onions
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  4 Enjoy! Congratulations! Your delicious London Broil is all ready to eat. Try serving this classic dish with roasted vegetables or sandwiching it between a few pieces of bread for classic flavor combinations.

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How long to grill a 1 inch thick London broil?

How do you cook London broil so it’s not tough?

What temperature should London broil be cooked to?

How long does London broil take to cook?

After cooking for 45-50 minutes, you London broil will be about medium. Knock off 12-15 minutes if you’d prefer your meat a little rare, or add an extra 10-15 to get it closer to well done. Remove the London broil from the oven and unwrap the foil packet.

How long should a London broil steak be?

If you like your beef rare, aim for a total cook time of about 8 minutes (or 4 minutes per side). Steaks broiled for 10 minutes will typically come out medium-rare. For a medium-well finish, plan on leaving your London broil in for a full 12 minutes. Set a timer to help you keep track of how long the steak has been cooking.

How do you cook a London broil on a gas grill?

To help prevent flare-ups, add a handful of wet wood chips to the coals. Once the flames die down, cover the grill. After 20 minutes, flip the London Broil and continue grilling for another 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the meat from the grill and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before carving it into thin slices.

How do you make London broil?

How To Make London Broil 1. Cut into 1 inch thick slices. To make London broil, place steak in a shallow dish. Combine 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl; pour over steak. Cover and refrig erate for 24 hours.