Want to make a tasty flank steak using your oven? Just follow these easy steps, and you’ll have a delicious steak ready in no time!
First, set your oven to 400°F to preheat. While the oven is warming up, season your flank steak. You can use a marinade or a dry rub with your favorite spices. Let the steak sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. This helps the flavors soak in and ensures even cooking.
Next, place your seasoned flank steak on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier. Put the steak in the oven and cook it for 7 to 10 minutes on each side. You want the internal temperature to reach between 130 to 135°F for a medium-rare steak. Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature accurately.
After cooking, take the flank steak out of the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. This resting time allows the juices to redistribute, making the steak more tender and flavorful. When you’re ready to serve, slice the steak against the grain. This means cutting across the lines you see in the meat, which makes it easier to chew.
Now, your perfectly cooked flank steak is ready to enjoy! Serve it with your favorite sides, like roasted vegetables or a fresh salad, for a complete meal.
Flank steak is a lean cut of meat, so it can be tough if not cooked properly. Here are a few extra tips:
With these steps and tips, you’ll become a pro at cooking flank steak in the oven!
Imagine you’re a chef! Create your own marinade for a flank steak using ingredients you have at home. Write down your recipe and explain why you chose each ingredient. Share your recipe with the class and discuss how different flavors can enhance the steak.
Use a meat thermometer to track the temperature of a piece of meat as it cooks. Record the temperature at different intervals and create a graph to show how the temperature changes over time. Discuss how this relates to cooking flank steak to the perfect doneness.
Calculate the total cooking time needed for a flank steak if you want it medium or well-done. Use the information from the article to determine how long you should cook each side. Present your calculations to the class and explain your reasoning.
Research why letting meat rest after cooking is important. Write a short paragraph explaining the science behind it. Share your findings with the class and discuss how this step affects the flavor and texture of the steak.
Explore different spices and herbs that can be used in a dry rub for flank steak. Create a chart listing various spices and their flavor profiles. Choose a combination you think would work well together and explain your choice to the class.
Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:
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Looking to cook a delicious flank steak in the oven? Follow these simple steps for perfectly cooked steak every time:
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Season the flank steak with your choice of marinade or dry rub, and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. Place the seasoned flank steak on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and cook in the oven for 7 to 10 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 130 to 135°F for medium rare.
3. Remove the flank steak from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing it against the grain to ensure tenderness.
Enjoy your perfectly cooked flank steak!
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This version maintains the original instructions while improving clarity and readability.
Cooking – The process of preparing food by combining, mixing, and heating ingredients. – Sarah enjoys cooking because she can create delicious meals for her family.
Steak – A thick slice of meat, usually beef, that is cooked by grilling, frying, or broiling. – For dinner, Jake decided to grill a juicy steak with some vegetables.
Oven – A kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting food. – Mom preheated the oven to bake a batch of chocolate chip cookies.
Marinade – A sauce or mixture of ingredients used to soak food, especially meat, to add flavor or tenderize it. – Before grilling, the chicken was soaked in a spicy marinade overnight.
Spices – Flavorful substances made from plants, used to season or flavor food. – Adding spices like cinnamon and nutmeg can make a dish taste more interesting.
Temperature – The degree of heat present in a substance or object, often measured in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit. – It’s important to cook chicken to the right temperature to ensure it’s safe to eat.
Tender – Describes food that is soft and easy to chew or cut. – After slow cooking for hours, the beef stew was incredibly tender.
Flavorful – Having a strong and pleasant taste. – The soup was so flavorful that everyone asked for a second helping.
Sides – Additional dishes served alongside the main course. – For dinner, we had grilled fish with sides of mashed potatoes and green beans.
Meal – An occasion when food is eaten, or the food that is eaten on such an occasion. – Breakfast is an important meal that gives you energy for the day.
