Home-Style Flank Steak

Prep: 15 min Cook: 120 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Home-Style Flank Steak offers tender, flavorful beef with a rich gravy, perfect for hearty family dinners. The dish combines savory seasonings with a comforting sauce, appealing to those who enjoy classic, homemade American comfort food. It pairs well with mashed potatoes or vegetables.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. flank steak
  • 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp. cooking oil
  • 1 beef bouillon cube
  • 1 c. water
  • 2 Tbsp. snipped parsley
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
  • 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Score the flank steak on one side; coat both sides with 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
  2. In a skillet, brown the meat in hot cooking oil.
  3. Season with a little salt and pepper.
  4. Add the beef bouillon cube, 1 cup water, snipped parsley, sugar, and dried thyme.
  5. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
  6. Remove the beef to a serving platter.
  7. Measure the pan juices; add enough water to make 1 1/4 cups.
  8. Combine 3 tablespoons of flour with 1/2 cup cold water to make a slurry.
  9. Stir the slurry into the pan juices; add Kitchen Bouquet and cook, stirring, until mixture thickens and bubbles.
  10. Pour a little gravy over the meat; pass the remaining gravy.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

487 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19.8g 40% DV
Total Fat 28.8g 37% DV
Carbs 44.6g 16% DV
Fiber 14.1g 50% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 118.5mg 5% DV
Potassium 1926.3mg 41% DV
Cholesterol 19mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 59.5mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 86.4mg 96% DV
Calcium 182.5mg 14% DV
Iron 19.7mg 100% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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