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LONDON BROIL began as a preparation process of marinating and then searing or broiling the meat at a HIGH temperature, NOT a cut of meat.  The process became so popular that eventually grocery stores began selling top round under the name “LONDON BROIL”.  Top-round steak, is sometimes sold as “London broil” or “Flank steak” is the traditional cut of beef used for London broil because it takes so  well to marinades.

HERB BUTTER & LONDON BROIL

1 (2 pound) London broil top-round steak
FRESH ground sea salt and black pepper
1/4 cup avocado oil
Juice of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced

• In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, brown sugar, Worcestershire, and garlic.
• Generously season entire London Broil with salt and pepper.
• Rub oil mixture all over meat. Place on baking sheet.
• Let sit at room temperature for an hour. (it can also be refrigerated over night)
• Preheat broiler.
• Brush off garlic then place steak on a sheet pan.
• Place pan on middle rack in the center of the oven and broil 10 to 15 minutes (depending on desired doneness), until top is charred.
• Flip and broil 10 to 15 minutes more (depending on desired doneness), until internal temperature reaches 125° for medium rare.
• Let rest 10 minutes before carving.  It is VERY important that you carve AGAINST the grain!
• Serve with herb butter.

NOTES:  Any leftovers dice up very nicely into pieces for chili.

HERB BUTTER
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon FRESH chopped parsley
2 teaspoons FRESH chopped chives
Zest of 1/2 lemon
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon FRESH ground black pepper
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes

• In a small bowl, mix butter with herbs, lemon zest, salt, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
• Refrigerate until ready to use.