Easiest way to cook London Broil...?

Question

I don't have much cooking experience and have never cooked a steak before. I have a 1.5 pound piece of "London Broil" which is about 1 1/4 inches thick.

I have read that you can cook steak in many ways, but I only have a gas-stove, an oven, and a toaster oven to work with.

Which method should I use? How long should I cook it for? At what heat level?

Any advice is appreciated - thanks a lot!

Answer 1

for basic london broil success...very hot pan...let meat sit out for 15-20 minutes before to take the chill off. olive oil or veg oil...not butter it will burn at this heat..depending on thickness...4 1/2 to 5 mins. per side. let rest 5 minutes. slice thin and against the grain for service. (grain is the lines in the meat, if they run north-south, cut east-west). think about a marinade also. helps in the tenderizing.

Answer 2

LONDON BROIL STEAK

2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1 env. Lipton onion soup

Using a 13 x 9 inch pan, or larger if needed, line the pan with pieces of aluminum foil folded to make a seal. Foil should be long enough to fold loosely over meat forming a cooking bag.
Place meat on foil. Combine cream of mushroom soup and onion soup. Pour over meat, covering completely. Close the foil at the top and sides to form a sealed cooking bag. Bake at 350 degrees for 2-2 1/2 hours. Slice with electric knife. Serve with its gravy.
This is very good. I serve it creamed mashed potatoes and green beans.
Hope this helps..

Answer 3

you can marinade and cook to the medium rare stage or if you want it cooked more to the well side I would braise it. season and brown in a heavy skillet or electric skillet and then dump a can of diced tomatoes on it and add a cup or two of beef broth, bring to a boil and then turn down and slightly simmer for 1-1 1/2 hours. fall apart yummy. serve over mashed potatoes or rice with a salad or nice veggie. enjoy!

Answer 4

i would sugest that you marinate it prior to cooking as it is a tough cut of meat.........then cook it in the oven on about 350 for about i hr covered i even use the marinate to cook it in......when serving it you will have to slice it downward into very thin slices......i like using it for sauerbraten and marinate it for 2 to 3 days ........

Answer 5

It's tough meat so either you have to tenderize it or marinate it. Giada (foodnetwork.com) has a really yummy recipe, if you want to take the time. (Involtini of Beef)
Or just use your meat tenderizer, season it well and broil it.