London broil question... (tenderize, tomatoes, marinate, loin)

[madison999]

In this video he Seers the steak then puts the cast iron pan in the oven. I don't have cast iron. Could I just seer it in a regular pan and then dump it all into a thin metal square baking pan? Or...?

I've never made anything like this but it looks easy and delicious.

Any ideas on other veggies to add? I was thinking celery, cherry tomatoes and red bell peppers?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IVXB1xDwt-c

[madison999]

On YouTube it's a video by ammohead73 called London broil.

[mainebrokerman]

sure you can

London broil is more a cooking method than particular steak

its usually a thicker steak, cooked then sliced against the grain fairly thin,,,,,

the two most popular London broils in this region is top round steak, and chuck shoulder arm steaks.

although ive heard a flank steak be called the original London broil-

these are tougher cuts ....that's good to slice thin... they do have good flavor


I didn't watch the video

[jlawrence01]

Personally, I pass on any London Broil that does not involve a flank steak. The cuts from the round do not marinate as well and they are less tender than a flank steak cut at a 45 degree angle.

Many butchers will slap a "London Broil" sticker on a bottom round steak and mark it up to flank steak prices which is $2-3/ lb more.

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I did watch the video ... and it was painful to watch. He does not even pretend that it is London Broil, which calls for BROILING, not pan frying or poaching as they guy is doing.

When a cook says. "let me cook this big ole piece of meat" ... that is not a good sign.

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If you are looking for a good video on the preparation of London Broil, here is one:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNroWPehP_o

[Star10101]

Never heard of it! It's not something that we have in the UK/London.

[JrzDefector]

Hm. It looks good, but I'd want to do something different with it all - different flavor profile. Maybe add some herbs to it when the veggies are cooking.

My preferred way to have London broil is to just poke some holes in it and either put a rub on it or marinate it, then stick it under the broiler. Used to make it a lot because the grocery store near me had a great butcher dept and they always had massive meat sales. The London broil would be nice and cheap. I'd usually use it for sandwiches or fajitas.

[Dirt Grinder]

Originally Posted by Star10101

Never heard of it! It's not something that we have in the UK/London.

That's because it has nothing to do with the UK/London - it's Canadian. You do know there are other cities named "London?"

[Almrausch]

Originally Posted by Dirt Grinder

That's because it has nothing to do with the UK/London - it's Canadian. You do know there are other cities named "London?"

You are right Dirt Grinder


https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_broil

[lubby]

my mom used to marinate hers before putting it in the broiler. She would poke some holes in the meat, sprinkle Adolph's meat tenderizer. Then she'd mix French dressing a soy sauce and pour it over the meat, let marinate for 30 minutes. She'd slice it thin. Her's was the best!! I made it a few times and it was like shoe leather. I have had my SIL's and I don't like hers either.

[mainebrokerman]

Originally Posted by lubby

my mom used to marinate hers before putting it in the broiler. She would poke some holes in the meat, sprinkle Adolph's meat tenderizer. Then she'd mix French dressing a soy sauce and pour it over the meat, let marinate for 30 minutes. She'd slice it thin. Her's was the best!! I made it a few times and it was like shoe leather. I have had my SIL's and I don't like hers either.

are you using the same cut??

try doing the same as you mention with a top butt sirloin (not a strip)

the costs are down on these - they are on sale for 3.99lb in many areas

here is a pic- this steak will come out better