London Broil Steak Grilled to Perfection!
London Broil Steak Grilled to Perfection ~ always turns out moist, juicy, and tender every time! Making dinner alfresco can be very enjoyable! We love to cook, but when it comes to grilling steaks, only my husband does it best! He has it down to a science (so he thinks). When he grills, he gets it right – no matter the size of the steak. He can grill a London Broil Beef Steak to perfection!
Here are some of his tips on How to Grill a London Broil Steak to Perfection!
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First, it’s very important that you allow the meat to warm up to room temperature, for at least one hour before you cook it.
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It is equally important to heat your grill until extremely hot before you throw the meat onto it.
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The thickness of the steak is as important, it should be a good cut and at least two inches thick. This will always guarantee while grilling it on the BBQ, the outside of the steak may be charred but the inside will be very tender and juicy.
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Also, adding butter on top of the meat while grilling is crucial to giving the meat its tender and juicy flavors. Butter makes a huge difference in taste and you will notice the difference the first time you add it to the meat. So don’t skip it.
London Broil grilled this way always turns out perfect! Whether you grill it outside or cook it in the oven try these simple cooking tips.
Serve this great steak with our simple Italian Tomato Salad and some crusty bread, or with our homemade cheesy mini biscuits on the side and it’s a simple and delicious dinner!
A great wine to pair with this London Broil Steak is a wine with a deep red velvet color and taste, a Chianti Riserva would be a fine choice to complete an exquisite dinner with family and friends.
And ENJOY!!
*You can follow along below with our step-by-step on this recipe, or just jump down to the bottom of the post for the full recipe card.
1. First, allow the steak to warm up! Minimum 30 minutes to 1 hour.
2. Heat the grill outside for about 10 minutes. Place the meat onto a dish, and allow it to warm up at room temperature. Lightly sprinkle both sides of the steak with salt. Once the grill is extremely hot (should be about 600 degrees on the BBQ Thermometer), place the meat onto the grill. Close the lid.
3. Cook the steak for about 3 minutes, then open the lid and flip over the meat. NOW LEAVE the lid open.
4. Add garlic powder and black pepper generously on top.
*QUICK NOTE: Depending on the size of your grill and how many BTUs it generates, you can lower the heat to “medium-high.”
Next, place 2 tablespoons of butter on top of the meat to melt while cooking. And cook for an additional 3 minutes.
5. Flip over the meat again to the other side. Sprinkle with garlic powder and black pepper again.
Add the other 2 tablespoons of butter on top. Cook the steak for 4 minutes more.
*NOTE: Keep in mind, that the butter will increase the “flames” for a few seconds…. and that’s Ok. But you can lower the heat to help decrease those flames.
Total time, is about 7 minutes on each side of the meat, for medium. And about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
6. Remove the meat and allow it to sit on a cutting board for a few minutes before serving.
7. Then carve the meat at a slight angle. Slice thinly and serve immediately.
London Broil Steak Grilled to Perfection!!
What Sides to serve with our London Broil?
- Oven Steak Fries – Restaurant Style!
- Spring Tomato Basil Bocconcini Salad
- Authentic Tzatziki Sauce
- Favorite Greek Salad
- EASY Sauteed Mushrooms
- Mom’s Roasted Low-Calorie Asparagus
- Sweet Garden Peas with Onions and Caper
And finally, you might enjoy these additional recipes!
- The Perfect Filet Mignon Roast.
- Filet Mignon with Cognac Peppercorn Sauce.
- Lamb Chops Grilled to Perfection!
- Oven-Baked Brisket.
- Sausage Links Grilled Perfectly
- Grilled Flank Steak with Olive Oil & Garlic
- 5 Barbecue Sauces to Make This Summer!
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And for more TIPS, plus a GUIDE to help you grill steaks perfectly, try our post on How To Grill Steak Perfectly.
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Yield: 6 servings
London Broil Steak Grilled to Perfection!
London Broil Steak Grilled to Perfection always turns out moist, juicy and tender every time! And, with easy tips, you too will learn how to grill a London Steak perfectly!
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
14 minutes
Total Time
44 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 London Broil Steak (about 2 pounds) at least 2-inches thick
- 4 Tbsp. of salted butter- divided
- 1 Tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp. of black pepper or freshly cracked pepper
- salt, to taste
Instructions
- First, allow the steak to warm up! Minimum 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Heat grill outside for about 10 minutes. Place the meat onto a dish, and allow it to warm up at room temperature. Lightly sprinkle both sides of the steak with salt. Once the grill is extremely hot (should be 600 degrees on the BBQ Thermometer), place the meat onto the grill. Close the lid.
- Cook the steak for about 3 minutes, then open the lid and flip over the meat. Leave the lid open.
- Add the garlic powder and black pepper generously on top. Place 2 Tbsp. of butter on top of the meat to melt while cooking. And cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Flip over the meat again to the other side. Sprinkle with garlic powder and black pepper again.
- Add the other 2 Tbsp. of butter on top. Cook the steak for 4 minutes more. Total about 7 minutes on each side of the meat, for medium. And 5 minutes or less for rare.
- Remove the meat and allow it to sit on a cutting board for a few minutes before serving.
- Then carve the meat at a slight angle. Slice thinly and serve immediately.
- Serves 6
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8 servingsServing Size:
4 ouncesAmount Per Serving: Calories: 168Protein: 24g
I’ve made this in the past with remarkable results however tonight, not so much. Grilling outside in the winter with the lid open seemed to slow down the cooking significantly. I even added a few extra minutes but it was beyond rare inside. I set steak out for 1hr a head of time so not sure what else I would change besides using a thermometer. I will have to find a way to reheat the leftovers without it drying out.
Hi Angela, yes, grilling steak outdoors in the winter sometimes can be challenging. We recommend grilling with the lid closed while grilling. This will help the flame and heat to grill the steak correctly and maybe even in less time. I hope this helps!
Have a great day!
warmly,
anna
Thank you so much, I cook a lot but London broil‘s are always iffy with me and my grill wouldn’t get hot enough so I seared it in a pan in the kitchen and I brought it out to the grill and cooked it per your instructions and it came out to be absolutely freaking delicious. I just like to put Montreal steak seasoning on it,
Goya adobo, garlic, onion, salt and pepper. Delicious!!!
sincerely,
Suzanne Possenti
Thank you Suzanne for the lovely comment! We are so glad to hear you had a great outcome with our recipe. Looking forward to hearing from you again. Have a great week! 🙂
warmly,
anna and liz
Mine caused a big fire in the BBQ! I had to turn it all off and they burnt. What did I do wrong? I believe it was the butter? Tips?
Hi Myrna,
We have never heard of that happening before, and we grill London broil often. In fact, we grilled one again at our family’s barbecue, earlier today.
The only thing we can think of – is that the grill could have been too high, which you can lower the heat if the fire is too intense. Or if the grill hasn’t been cleaned before you start to grill, and possibly there could be some grease build-up from previous cooking, that will cause a fire to occur.
Followed your directions to a tee. Tough as a boot. What did I do wrong?
Hi Linda, if you followed my instructions and it didn’t turn out “well-done” then I would go back and tell the store where you purchased the meat.
Your instructions mentioned medium and rare. If you follow your directions why would anyone expect it to be well done ?
Hi Craig, there are people who prefer their steaks to be medium-well done. I know plenty of people who prefer it that way.
My London broil is like 4 inches thick, how long should I cook it for med rare? It’s quite a large London broil.
Hi Barbara, that’s a good question. I think it’s best for you to check out our time and temperature chart for https://2sistersrecipes.com/how-to-grill-steak-perfectly/ and that will help you. ALso, it’s a good idea to invest in a meat thermometer ( https://amzn.to/3hQ6qO3 ) for larger steaks to grill them perfectly. We find we can’t mess up with a meat thermometer with the larger thicker steaks. I hope this helps!
What would you recommend for how to best deal with London broil that is only 1 inch thick? It was all the store had left
Hi Chuck, I hope this is not too late. But, I would recommend about 4 minutes per side – twice – for the 1-inch thick London Broil. The second time you turn them over, add the butter on top.
I followed this recipe exactly and OH SO AMAZING!!!!! Hubby and my son devoured it. From now on this is the only way I’ll cook london broil. No need to marinate it. It made me look like a real chef lol.
Hi Jennifer! So happy to hear you had a great outcome! Thanks so much and welcome to our blog, it’s so nice to meet you! Looking forward to you trying more of our recipes…. have a great night!
Xo Anna
In Step three it says to leave the lid open. Does that mean to leave it open for the remainder of the cooking?
Yes, cook the remainder with the lid open.
I marinated a steak my own way just now but I could never get the timing right . going to try 6 minutes on each side with a 1 1/2 inch steak thanks!
Sounds good Bobby! Let us know how it turns out for you. Keep in mind, outdoor grills vary in temperatures, and these are guidelines to assist with the cooking. Enjoy!
The London Broil looks awesome. It’s my Christmas dinner this year. Can’t wait to try it.
Merry Christmas to u all
SANDRA ALLEN
Thank You Sandra!! Welcome to our recipe blog!! And thank you so much for leaving a sweet comment! Merry Christmas to you as well!! 🙂
What temperature do you heat grill on? Low, medium or high?
Hi Donna! Your grill should be preheated on high heat, about 500F or above. And it should be extremely hot before you place the steak on it. Keep in mind, the printable recipe card is on the bottom of the post. I hope this helps!:)
Thank you Deborah!! So happy you had a great outcome! And, welcome to our blog!! It’s so nice to meet you!
Looking forward to hearing from you again! Have a great day!
Outstanding recipe. No unusual ingredients, no lengthy prep. Just defrost and grill. Very precise directions. Already looking forward to leftovers!! I will return to your website!
Wow, really good, thank you soo much
Thank you so much!! And welcome to our blog , it’s so nice to meet you! We appreciate hearing from you!
I’m doing London Broil recipe tonight for dinner, can’t wait!
Can’t wait to try london broil tonight!
The recipe sounds great.
Hi Carol! Thanks for trying our recipe! And welcome to our blog!! So nice to meet you! Have a great weekend!
So happy to hear!! Enjoy and have a great day!!
Hi Sisters! Trying this tonight for sure. Mine has already been marinating in a store bought starter type. Wish I had found this site before I started, lol. Next time for sure! So thanks, & I’ll let you know how it turned out!
Hello Streganona! Welcome to our blog! It’s so nice to meet you! So happy to hear you found us and we look forward to hearing from you again! Have a great week… 🙂
Excellent! I cooked for medium, 7 mins on each side. I would reduce to 6 mins next time, just to get a little more pink.
Thank you so much Deb for leaving a comment! And yes, keeping in mind that cooking times will vary depending upon thickness of the steak! Thanks again! 🙂
The best London broil I have ever grilled and tasted. I enjoyed the photos, too. My husband was always the grillmaster in our family (of course!). Since he passed away, I’ve been trying to teach myself, and this recipe is a great help. Thank you.
Thank you so much Diane! Welcome to our blog, it’s very nice to meet you! So sorry for your loss and I hope our recipes will increase your confidence when grilling. Have a great weekend! 🙂
Thanks for sharing the recipe and giving us these tips. I can not wait to put them into practice.
Thanks so much Calvin! And welcome to our blog, it’s so nice to meet you!
Perfect. Thank you so much!!! 🙂
You’re welcome Scott! Welcome to our blog and it’s so nice to meet you! Have a great weekend!
Joanne, you're welcome!
Hey Mari, thank you for leaving a comment and thank you for visiting our blog!
It looks perfectly delicious. I didn't know about leaving it to room temperature. Thanks for sharing that tip.
Great tips for grilling!
It is definitely grilled perfectly and looks amazing!