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Who doesn’t love a delicious steak? Smoked to perfection, this Traeger Smoked Flank Steak has a marinade that can soak in for anywhere from 30 minutes to 8 hours followed by a fairly quick smoking process that will have dinner ready before you know it. Serve it up with some mashed potatoes or taco fixings and you’re done.
A lean cut of beef, flank steak is part of the abdominal of the cow, so it can have a tendency to be tough. But smoked just to medium rare, it becomes a tender, delicious piece of meat that will have you making it at least once a week.
Do you love your smoker like we do? Here are a few more Smoked Beef Recipe, Traeger Smoked Beef Brisket, Barbacoa Recipe, or Smoked Beef Tenderloin.
Is Flank Steak good for Smoking?
While smoking Flank Steak takes longer than grilling or cooking on the stovetop, the results are delicious with a smoky flavor and tender meat. Well worth the extra time to smoke!
Does Flank Steak need to be marinated?
The marinating process will add flavor and tenderness to your steak. This Smoked Flank Steak Recipe should be marinated for as little as 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
Smoked Flank Steak Ingredients
This is just a summary, so keep scrolling to find the full Smoked Flank Steak Recipe.
- Flank Steak – it can be a little harder to locate, so if you can’t find it at your local grocery, be sure to ask the butcher. They can likely find one for you.
Marinade Ingredients
- Olive Oil – The flavor combination dissolves better in olive oil and the oil will coat the surface of the meat and keep it there, rather than running off. Oil is often the first ingredient in a marinade.
- Worcestershire Sauce – Adding tangy, sweet, and salty notes all in one sauce, Worcestershire may be difficult to pronounce, but it is an awesome addition to this marinade.
- Apple Cider Vinegar – Essential to binding the sauce, this vinegar also adds some acidity and tartness.
- Limes – You’ll use both the juice and the zest, so don’t work too quickly and forget to use the whole lime!
- Brown Sugar – Cuts some of the tartness with some sweetness.
- Dijon Mustard – Adds great flavor and helps bind a sauce.
- Garlic – Helps create the base of almost any sauce, the flavor goes well with almost all other flavors.
- Fresh Ground Pepper – Draw out the best of all the flavors and give your sauce a little kick.
- Red Pepper Flakes – Give your sauce an even bigger kick with red pepper flakes!
How to Smoke Flank Steak on a Traeger (or any other smoker)
Using a whisk, mix all the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl. Grab a resealable bag and put the flank steak inside. Then pour the marinade over it. Seal the bag and place it in the refrigerator for anywhere from 30 minutes to 8 hours, depending on how much time you have and how much flavor you want.
When you’re ready to smoke your now marinated flank steak, preheat your smoker and place the flank steak directly onto the grates. When it’s done, allow the steak to rest then slice it into thin strips to serve it.
How Do I Know When My Flank Steak is Done?
The best way to know when your flank steak is perfectly smoked is to check the internal temperature. If you are someone who uses their smoker regularly (or wants to start), investing in a leave-in meat thermometer won’t be a bad investment at all. But any meat thermometer will work.
What temp do you smoke flank steak?
The flank steak will be in the smoker, cooking at 225 degrees for around an hour and a half and up to two hours. When the internal temperature of your steak reaches 130-135 degrees, your steak is perfectly cooked.
You want to be careful not to overcook flank steak because it will become tougher, the more done it is. Medium rare is perfect. Plus, it will cook a little more while resting for 15 minutes and retaining its juices. Be sure not to cut into it until the steak has rested.
What should you serve with Smoked Flank Steak?
Smoked Flank Steak
Equipment
- Wood Recommendations Signature blend or Mesquite
Ingredients
- Flank Steak 3 pounds
Marinade
- ½ olive oil
- ½ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 medium lime juiced
- Zest of lime
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Whisk together all the marinade ingredients in a small bowl.
- Add flank steak to a resealable bag and pour marinade into the bag and seal. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
- Preheat your smoker to 225°F and place the flank steak directly on the grates and smoke for 1 ½ hours or until the steak reaches an internal temperature of 130-135°F.
- Allow steak to rest for 15 minutes then serve sliced into thin strips.
