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Asian Grilled London Broil

This London broil really couldn’t be easier, especially if you buy the meat already trimmed. If your grocery store sells it with a big layer of fat, save time by asking the butcher to trim it for you while you shop. They don’t charge for this service at most major grocery stores (though they don’t decrease the price to reflect the new weight, either). Though I always love the flavor an outdoor grill provides, as a second option, this dish can be prepared under a broiler for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until the desired doneness is reached.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 3/4 pounds trimmed London broil
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Asian spice rub (see Note), or to taste (I used McCormick Far East Sesame Ginger Blend)
Salt, to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Rub the London broil evenly on all sides with the olive oil, followed by the spice rub. Preheat a grill to high heat.

    Step 2

    Let the London broil stand for 15 minutes. Grill it for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached. Transfer it to a serving platter and place a sheet of aluminum foil loosely over the top (of the meat, not the whole platter). Allow it to rest for 10 minutes, and then slice it very thinly against the grain. Serve immediately. Refrigerate and enjoy any leftovers for up to 3 days.

  2. note

    Step 3

    There are tons of spice rubs sold in cans and jars these days. You can literally use any that says Asian, Szechuan, Japanese, etc. If you are using a rub with no salt, you’ll definitely want to add a bit.

  3. nutrition information

    Step 4

    Each (about 4-ounce) serving has:

    Step 5

    Calories: 135

    Step 6

    Protein: 28g

    Step 7

    Carbohydrates: 0g

    Step 8

    Fat: 5g

    Step 9

    Saturated Fat: 2g

    Step 10

    Cholesterol: 58mg

    Step 11

    Fiber: 0g

    Step 12

    Sodium: 284mg

Reprinted with permission from I Can't Believe It's Not Fattening! by Devin Alexander. Copyright © 2010 Devin Alexander. Published by Clarkson Potter Publishers, a division of Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. Devin Alexander is the author of The Most Decadent Diet Ever, Fast Food Fix, and coauthor of The New York Times bestsellers The Biggest Loser Cookbook and The Biggest Loser Family Cookbook. She was a chef on NBC's The Biggest Loser and the host of Healthy Decadence on Discover Health and FitTV.
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