Grilled Marinated Flank Steak (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

I used the following ingredients for Low Carb Grilled Marinated Flank Steak:

1 1/2 lb flank steak
1/2 cup coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
2 Tbsp sesame oil
2 Tbsp honey (I used sugar free)
3 garlic cloves, sliced
Juice and zest of two limes

To make the marinade, combine all of the ingredients except for the flank steak in a baking dish.  Place the flank steak into the marinade and flip the steak over to cover all sides.  Marinate for at least 3 hours (turning the steak over halfway through). 

Preheat the grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and oil as necessary to prevent sticking.

Remove the steak from the marinade and remove any garlic that is on the steak.  Grill for 4-5 minutes on each side.  Let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes.  To serve, slice the steak against the grain (at an angle).

Net Carb Count*:

Grilled Marinated Flank Steak:  24 net carbs (for the entire recipe–not all the marinade is soaked into the meat so the actual carb count is less)

*Note carb counts are estimated based on the products I used. Check nutrition labels for accurate carb counts.

Comments: The flavor of the marinade was perfect!  It really jazzed up the ordinary flank steak.  You definitely want to make sure that you don’t overcook the steak.  Flank steak should be served medium rare.  If you cook it any longer it will be tough and taste like cardboard…..flavorful cardboard, but still cardboard.  Who wants that?  Also, you want to make sure that you remove any garlic that may be stuck to the meat.  If you don’t, when the steak is grilled the garlic will burn and turn bitter.  Yuck!  I used a grill pan, but this would be a great steak to throw on the BBQ for a weeknight summer meal.  One last tip is to make sure you slice the meat at an angle and against the grain.  This helps to have less muscle fiber in each bite which will make the steak tender and easier to chew.  Enjoy!