Miso Marinated Grilled Flat Iron Steak
Savory miso and a quick marinade turn flat iron steak tender, charred, and deeply flavorful.
Dietary
Dairy free, Nut free, Kosher
Allergens
Soy, Sesame, Red meat, Wheat
Flat iron steak soaks in a sweet-savory miso marinade before hitting a hot grill for a deep char and juicy interior. The miso's natural sugars caramelize quickly, so a hot fire and short cook time keep the meat tender. Serve sliced thin against the grain for weeknight dinners or weekend grilling.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds flat iron steak
- 1/4 cup white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
Method
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
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Place the steak in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it, turning to coat evenly.
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Seal and refrigerate to marinate, turning once halfway through.
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Remove the steak from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature while the grill heats.
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Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat, about 450°F to 500°F, and scrape excess marinade off the steak before oiling the grates.
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Pat the steak dry, brush lightly with vegetable oil, and season with black pepper.
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Grill the steak for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, until a deep char forms and internal temperature reaches 130°F to 135°F.
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Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest before slicing.
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Slice the steak thinly against the grain and arrange on a platter.
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Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
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Miso Marinated Grilled Flat Iron Steak
Flat iron steak soaks in a sweet-savory miso marinade before hitting a hot grill for a deep char and juicy interior. The miso's natural sugars caramelize quickly, so a hot fire and short cook time keep the meat tender. Serve sliced thin against the grain for weeknight dinners or weekend grilling.
4 hr 15 min 4 servings 345 cal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds flat iron steak
- 1/4 cup white miso paste
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

Method
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
- 2
Place the steak in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it, turning to coat evenly.
- 3
Seal and refrigerate to marinate, turning once halfway through.
- 4
Remove the steak from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature while the grill heats.
- 5
Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat, about 450°F to 500°F, and scrape excess marinade off the steak before oiling the grates.
- 6
Pat the steak dry, brush lightly with vegetable oil, and season with black pepper.
- 7
Grill the steak for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, until a deep char forms and internal temperature reaches 130°F to 135°F.
- 8
Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest before slicing.
- 9
Slice the steak thinly against the grain and arrange on a platter.
- 10
Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
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