Braised Flank Steak with Lemon and Garlic

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This braised flank steak is one of my mother's best recipes from my childhood. Flank steak was cheap back then, so feel free to substitute chuck steak or flap meat. The ingredients are simple but very flavorful. It's excellent with buttered noodles or white beans, plus a green vegetable such as broccoli or asparagus.

Submitted by Dianemwj
Updated on June 10, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 (1 1/2 pound) beef flank steak

  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil

  • 1 (13.75 ounce) can chicken broth

  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 3 whole cloves

Directions

  1. Mix flour and garlic powder together in a shallow dish. Season with salt and pepper. Dip steak into the flour mixture evenly coating both sides. Discard remaining flour mixture.

  2. Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place steak into the skillet and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic, and cloves. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer until steak is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

  3. To serve, remove steak from the skillet and slice across the grain into thin strips. Place on serving plates and ladle sauce over top.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

138 Calories
6g Fat
9g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 138
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 299mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 12g 24%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 15mg 1%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 162mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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