How to Broil a Cheap Steak

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How to Broil a Cheap Steak

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Step 1 of 13
Defrost steak completely

Defrost steak completely

Step 2 of 13
Score steak using a sharp knife. I use a diamond pattern with 1 inch between slices and about .25 inches deep. Season with the worcestershire, rosemary, garlic. Add some tenderizer if you have it.

Score steak using a sharp knife. I use a diamond pattern with 1 inch between slices and about .25 inches deep. Season with the worcestershire, rosemary, garlic. Add some tenderizer if you have it.

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Put the steak inside a ziploc bag and pour the marinade into it. Remove excess air.

Put the steak inside a ziploc bag and pour the marinade into it. Remove excess air.

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Pound it with a heavy object such as a small skillet or pan.

Pound it with a heavy object such as a small skillet or pan.

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Let the juices soak in overnight or 1hour

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Turn on broiler and let it preheat for 20 minutes

Turn on broiler and let it preheat for 20 minutes

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Pat the steak dry with a paper towel.

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Put steak on broiler pan using the tongs. It should sizzle a little if the broiler is hot enough.

Put steak on broiler pan using the tongs. It should sizzle a little if the broiler is hot enough.

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Close the broiler.

Close the broiler.

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Flip the steak after about 2 minutes. Time depends on how thick your steak is. Close the broiler again.

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Take out the steak after about 2 minutes. Use tongs and not a fork to prevent the juices from coming out.

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Let rest for at least 5 minutes to let the juices settle in. This is important. If you slice it and a lot of juice comes out, then its too early.

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Your steak is done! sorry I ate it already and forgot to take a picture because it was so delicious! It came out medium well and very tender.

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Supplies

Cheap steak

Worcestershire Sauce

Rosemary

Garlic powder

Tenderizer

Ziploc bag

Tongs

Paper towel

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Leslie Ann Ang

Cheap steaks are usually tough when grilled directly. So here is how I make it tender and flavorful.

(author) 8 months ago

Leslie Ann Ang

I used garlic powder btw.

(author) 8 months ago

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Leslie Ann Ang

Be careful not to overcook it. Overcooking will lead to tough steaks.

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