Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Korean Marinade Recipe

Name: Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Korean Marinade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Water; 1/2 cups Sugar; 3/4 cups Ssamjang (Korean Fermented Bean And Chile Sauce); 2 Tablespoons Light Soy Sauce; 1 teaspoon Sherry Vinegar; 1 teaspoon Asian Sesame Oil; 2 teaspoons Sesame Seeds; 1 pound Flat Iron Steak; 1/2 cups Korean Saamjang Marinade (above); 6 whole Roll Ciabattas Or Baguettes, Cut Half Lengthwise But Not All The Way; Butter Or Margarine, To Spread On The Bread; 1 cup Shredded Lettuce; 1 bunch Cilantro; 3 whole Jalapenos, Seedless And Sliced (optional); 1 cup Roasted Onions ( In The Recipe Box)

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Water
1/2 cups Sugar
3/4 cups Ssamjang (Korean Fermented Bean And Chile Sauce)
2 Tablespoons Light Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon Sherry Vinegar
1 teaspoon Asian Sesame Oil
2 teaspoons Sesame Seeds
1 pound Flat Iron Steak
1/2 cups Korean Saamjang Marinade (above)
6 whole Roll Ciabattas Or Baguettes, Cut Half Lengthwise But Not All The Way
Butter Or Margarine, To Spread On The Bread
1 cup Shredded Lettuce
1 bunch Cilantro
3 whole Jalapenos, Seedless And Sliced (optional)
1 cup Roasted Onions ( In The Recipe Box)

1
Make the Korean Red Dragon Sauce:
2
Bring water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan, stir until sugar dissolves.
3
Remove from the heat and let cool for a few minutes, then stir in the ssamjang to dissolve it.
4
Stir in the soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil and seeds and taste the sauce.
5
Adjust as necessary.
6
For the steak:
7
Marinade your choice of meat overnight or at least 2 hours in a sealed ziploc bag.
8
Remove the meat from the marinade and save some of marinade for brushing.
9
Heat up the grill to 400 F and cook for about 8 minutes on each side for medium rare or to your desire of doneness.
10
When the meat is almost done, grill baguettes until slightly toasted.
11
Spread magarine or butter over both slices of baguettes.
12
Brush the meat on both sides with the leftover marinade.
13
Cook for a few minutes.
14
Turn off the grill and remove the meat from it.
15
Let it sit for 10 minutes.
16
Start assembling each sandwich: shredded lettuce, a few sprigs of cilantro, jalapenos, meat and then roasted onions on top.
17
Top it with another slice of the bread.
18
Enjoy!

465

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Water, 1/2 cups Sugar, 3/4 cups Ssamjang (Korean Fermented Bean And Chile Sauce), 2 Tablespoons Light Soy Sauce, and more.

Yes, Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Korean Marinade falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Korean Marinade

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