What to Serve with Flank Steak

What to Serve with Flank Steak – 12 BEST and easy side dishes to round out your favorite juicy flank steak dinner.

Marinated, juicy flank steak is one favorite steaks to grill. It’s tender and jam-packed with delicious flavor.

It’s always a hit with my family and one of the most popular recipes on the blog.

Why I love these side dishes with flank steak:

• Each is an easy recipe that compliments a steak dinner.
• The sides have a variety of great flavors – choose what you like best!
• Many of the sides can be made ahead making dinner – or entertaining – a snap!

What do I need to make marinated flank steak?

First you’ll need that steak! Here’s the recipe:

• 1 1/2 to 2 pound flank steak
• sea salt or kosher salt 

Flank Steak Marinade:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 3 large garlic cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

How to marinated flank steak:

The tenderizing effects of a marinade are almost magical for the most flavorful cut of beef. No joke.

Whisk marinade ingredients together in a small bowl. Place steak in a large ziplock bag then pour marinade over the top. Seal and refrigerate at least 2 hours up to 8 hours.

How to grill flank steak:

Take steak out of the fridge 15-30 minutes prior to cooking to let it come to room temp.

Remove steak from the bag and discard marinade. Use paper towels to blot excess moisture from the steak then generously sprinkle salt on both sides.

Preheat grill to high heat (450 degrees). Place steak on the hot grill. Cook 4-5 minutes on the first side then flip and continue grilling 3 minutes more on the other side to your preferred level of doneness. Note: grilling time may vary with the size of your steak.

Transfer to a cutting board and let the steak rest 5-10 minutes then use a sharp knife to cut into thin slices.

How to slice flank steak so it’s tender every time:

Flank steak is a very lean cut of beef and when cooked and sliced right, it’s one of the most delicious cuts you’ll ever eat.

Slice the flank steak against the grain of the meat. 

Best side dishes with flank steak:

Below are some of the sides I make when I serve it as Flank Steak Fajitas starting with red onion and bell peppers with a squeeze of fresh lime juice over the top.

Guacamole:

Easy homemade Guacamole in 5 minutes with fresh avocado, lime juice, cilantro, red onion and jalapeno blended together for authentic Mexican flavor.

Salsa (pico de gallo):

Fresh salsa with tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, lime juice and cilantro. Easy, authentic no-cook Mexican recipe!

5 Ingredient Spanish Rice:

5 Ingredient Spanish aka Mexican Rice. Delicious, easy to make, perfectly cooked and loaded with bold flavor. The ultimate side dish to any Mexican entree!

Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad:

The pasta salad with attitude – corn, black beans, bell peppers, cheese, bacon and fresh herbs with a creamy chili-lime dressing. Irresistible!

These sides are also delicious with flank steak:

Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes:

Crispy smashed potatoes with tender insides and loaded with delicious garlic butter flavor. Cooks completely in the air fryer.

Coleslaw:

Five Minute, 4 ingredient Coleslaw – crunchy shredded cabbage and tangy-sweet homemade dressing.

French Fries (classic side dish):

Air Fryer French Fries – uses almost NO oil and no soaking necessary! Crispy, golden, delicious.

Baked Potato:

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes – faster than oven-baked and the same crispy skin and fluffy soft potato inside we crave.

Green Beans:

Perfect tender-crispy fresh green beans in just 6 minutes – no blanching or ice bath needed!

Deviled Egg Potato Salad:

Classic Potato Salad with hard boiled eggs, crispy bacon blended and creamy mayonnaise. Readers call it “amazing!”

Cremini Mushrooms and Caramelized Onions:

This quick, easy side dish packs a serious PUNCH of flavor. The ideal topping for any kind of steak.

Creamy Parmesan Rice:

One pot creamy cheesy rice with a light burst of lemon flavor. Whips up in minutes for a delicious comforting side dish.

Tips, subs and varitions:

• Sub skirt steak if you can’t find flank steak. It’s thinner – adjust cooking time accordingly.
• Use garlic powder instead of garlic cloves in the marinade.
• Using a meat thermometer is the best way to tender, juicy steak every time.
• For best results I don’t recommend cooking steak to well done (it may be dry and tough).

Internal temperature chart:

My preferred temp for beef flank steak is 130-135 degrees (medium rare). Note: the steak will continue to cook a few more degrees while it rests before cutting.

More of my favorite steak recipes:

Air Fryer Flank Steak

Steak Bites Crostini

Grilled Steak Tips

Pan Seared Steak

Basil Chimichurri Flank Steak

Grilled Steak Kabobs

Enjoy!

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