Braised Flank Steak with Lemon and Garlic

Braised flank steak becomes flavorful and tender when simmered slowly in chicken broth with garlic, cloves, and lemon juice in a stovetop preparation that's easy on the cook.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 40 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
• Calories: 732 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 (13.75 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (1 1/2-pound) beef flank steak
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix the flour and garlic powder together in a shallow dish. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Dip the steak in the flour mixture evenly coating both sides. Set aside. Discard remaining flour mixture.

Step 2

Heat the cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the steak in the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes for each side. Stir in the chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic, and cloves. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low. Cover, and simmer until steak is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

Step 3

To serve, remove steak from the skillet, and slice across the grain in thin strips. Place on serving plates, and ladle sauce over meat.