Fantastic Grill Recipe: Smoky London Broil

It may come as a surprise to many, but the always delicious "London Broil" actually has nothing to do with London, or even England. We may not necessarily know its exact origins, but we know it comes from somewhere in North America. Either way, London broil is a fantastic dish made from a grilled and marinated flank steaks and a perfect meal for any family looking for a great grilled dinner on a budget. The beauty of London Broil is the ability to get great, flavorful cuts of steak from a relatively inexpensive cut of meat.

To make the perfect London broil, we started with the standard cut of meat: a great, fresh flank steak, though a top round steak will work just as well. We wanted a slightly spicy, slightly smoky dish. It's important to season the flank steak well in advance, and to marinate it longer depending on its thickness. To cook, we tossed the steak on the grill with the highest possible flame and let cook only a little bit to let it stay rare and juicy. Keep reading below for this fantastic recipe...

Smoky London Broil

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons minced chipotle in adobo sauce (usually found in the International or Mexican section of the grocery store)
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 flank steak (2 1/2lbs), about 1" thick
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• chopped cilantro
• lime wedges

Directions

1. In a bowl, whisk together the chipotle, honey, garlic, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and oil.
2. Season the steak with salt. Pat the meat evenly with the chipotle mixture and let rest for at least an hour at room temperature, or overnight in the refrigerator. Let the steak come to room temperature before grilling.
3. Preheat the grill to as hot as you can. Brush off any bits of garlic or chile from the meat and grill, covered, until the meat is charred on the outside and done to taste inside (4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare). Let the meat rest 5 minutes before slicing.
4. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
5. Enjoy!

Family-Friendly Recipe: Steak and Vegetable Kebabs

Kebabs are a delicious and fun way to get the whole family to eat their meat and veggies! These skewers are a breeze to put together—especially if you delegate the skewering to your younger (but not too young) helpers—and they taste amazing too! Also, it’s no problem if you feel like skipping the marinade, the steak will taste just as tender and juicy with a drizzle of olive oil and a liberally dosage of salt and pepper. The kids will have fun putting the meal together and you’ll have fun getting dinner taken care of and underway!

Steak and Vegetable Kebabs

Ingredients

2 pounds sirloin steak, cubed

1 red, orange, yellow bell peppers, chopped

1 medium red onion, chopped

2 cups cherry tomatoes

2 zucchinis, cubed

4 cloves garlic, chopped

1/3 cup olive oil

2 teaspoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1/2 teaspoon paprika

skewers, metal or wood (if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before cooking)

salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a bowl, whisk together your olive oil, garlic, brown sugar, lemon zest, paprika and salt and pepper. Pour marinade into a large plastic bag.
2. Take your steak and cut it into 1-inch, bite-sized cubes, then transfer cubes to the plastic bag with the marinade. Seal the bag carefully and rub the marinade into the meat. Let rest for at least 30 minutes.
3. Heat grill to medium-high.
4. When the meat has had enough time to marinate, begin skewering along with your vegetables. Each skewer should have several pieces of meat, with at least one of each vegetable, separated by about a 1/4-inch.
5. Once all skewers are ready, place them on the grill and cover, alternating every few minutes, for 6-8 minutes. Meat should be charred on all sides.