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 an easy stovetop preparation.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 45 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr
• Calories: 138 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 flour and garlic powder together in a shallow dish. Season with salt and pepper. Dip steak into the flour mixture evenly coating both sides. Discard remaining flour mixture.

Step 2

Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place steak into the skillet and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Stir in chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic, and cloves. Bring to a boil, then reduce the 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 into thin strips. Place on serving plates and ladle sauce over top.