Description
Thin steak dinner ideas are perfect for quick, flavorful meals that don’t sacrifice quality. This marinated thin steak recipe uses flank or sirloin steak for fast cooking, deep flavor absorption, and tender results—ideal for busy weeknights or healthy steak dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb thinly sliced flank or sirloin steak
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
Instructions
- Whisk olive oil, garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Add steak and coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium-high heat.
- Cook steak 2–3 minutes per side until browned and medium-rare.
- Rest steak for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain.
- Warm reserved marinade briefly and drizzle over steak before serving.
Notes
Do not marinate longer than 2 hours to avoid mushy texture. Great served with grilled vegetables, salad, or over quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling / Pan-Seared
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz steak
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: thin steak dinner ideas, quick steak dinners, flank steak recipe, thin cut steak