Perfectly Grilled Flank Steak on a Charcoal Grill

Ingredients

- 2 pounds flank steak
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt

Instructions

1. Preparation: Begin by removing the flank steak from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature, which takes about 30 minutes. During this time, prepare your charcoal grill.

2. Preheat the Grill: Arrange the charcoal in a two-zone setup meant for direct and indirect grilling. Light the charcoal using a chimney starter and let them burn until they are covered with a layer of white ash, about 15 minutes. This ensures even heat distribution.

3. Season the Steak: Pat the flank steak dry using paper towels. Evenly sprinkle both sides of the flank steak with kosher salt, pressing gently to adhere.

4. Grilling: Place the steak over the direct heat zone of the grill. Let it sear for about 4 minutes on each side to develop a nice crust.

5. Cook to Desired Temperature: Move the steak to the indirect heat zone to finish cooking to your preferred level of doneness:
- Rare: 125°F internal temperature (about 4 minutes more)
- Medium-Rare: 135°F internal temperature (about 6 minutes more)
- Medium: 145°F internal temperature (about 8 minutes more)
- Well Done: 160°F internal temperature (about 10 minutes more)

6. Rest the Steak: Remove the flank steak from the grill and place it on a cutting board. Cover it loosely with aluminum foil, and let it rest for 10 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute.

7. Slice and Serve: Slice against the grain to maximize tenderness, cutting thin slices. Arrange the sliced steak on a serving platter and serve warm.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT30M
30 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT30M
30 minutes

Total Time

- Total Time: PT1H
1 hour

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Flank steak
- Charcoal grill
- Grilled steak
- Beef dinner
- Easy grilling recipes
- Flank steak recipe
- Juicy steak
- Grilled beef
- Barbecue steak
- Dinner entree

Recipe Yield

- Serves 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 1600

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