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Irish Whiskey Flat Iron Steak

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"This Irish whiskey marinade is our favorite for using with flat iron steak. It adds a juicy and delicious flavor to the meat." — Alta

Directions

Combine the olive oil, whiskey, soy sauce, green onion, garlic, pepper, parsley, thyme, and rosemary in a large, sealable plastic bag; seal and shake to mix. Add the steaks to the marinade. Seal the bag, squeezing out as much air as possible. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Remove steaks from marinade; discard the marinade. Allow the steaks to come to room temperature before cooking.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Cook the steaks until they are beginning to firm and are hot and slightly pink in the center, 6 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Cover the meat with two layers of aluminum foil and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before serving.

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COOK 15 mins
READY IN 1 hr 35 mins

Footnotes

Editor's Note
The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the marinade ingredients. The actual amount of the marinade consumed will vary.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 12, 2009

I went less on the oil, more on the whiskey, and more on the garlic. Boiled the left over marinade and put mushrooms and onions in it for a steak topping. The guys are still talking about it today! Very good recipe!!! Will be making again!!!!

—michellej

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 20, 2011

Flat iron steak is a staple in my kitchen but this was the least flavorful marinade I've ever used. I will not make it again. I followed the recipe exactly.

—Jeanne C

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Aug 03, 2009

I used this marinade last night with just a few changes. Used 1/4 cup oil with 2/3 cup of the whiskey. I also added fresh herbs as I have them growing in my garden and a low sodium soy. I chopped 2 green onions and used 2 cloves minced garlic. I was in a hurry so I could not marinate for long...so I let it sit in a freezer bag for an hour at room temp. Perfection!! The meat was tender and very flavorful. The extra whiskey really gives it a buttery soft taste and you can actually taste the whiskey. I hate recipes that use so little of the liquer you never really taste it at all. This way worked best. I then took the left over marinade and used it to deglaze a pan of sauteed mushrooms and onions to make a side dish. It was awesome. Will be using this all the time now for flat iron steaks. Thanks so much!

—CleopatrasCat

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Mar 24, 2009

This recipe was great . . . getting the Flat Iron Steak was KEY. I think next time I will reduce the oil a little bit and increase the whiskey. Thanks for sharing!

—BOOM642

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May 26, 2009

I marinated this for about 4 hours in the fridge. Unfortunately, I overcooked the meat to well done. Expecting the meat to be a little tough, I was pleasantly surprised that it was quite tender. Will make this again, but I will watch the time on the grill.

—Jackie

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Nov 23, 2010

Has a bite to it! People who don't like spicy food probably won't enjoy it as much as those of us that do. Very good and different option because I was looking for something different from sweet-salty or tex-mex.

—OCEANVIXEN79

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Dec 30, 2010

I loved this and have made it twice. The changes I made were to use a lot more whiskey, marinade it for a day or two, and to use the oven (since a grill was not available.) I cooked it at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. I also used Flank Steak since I did not have Flat Iron available. I am hoping to try this with Flat Iron the next time I cook it. Everyone loved this, I used it for Christmas.

—BaltimoreSpurs

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Nov 11, 2010

Really nice recipe!

—danagirl

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Nutrition

Calories
792 kcal
40%

Carbohydrates
3 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
155 mg
52%

Fat
62.9 g
97%

Fiber
0.7 g
3%

Protein
47.8 g
96%

Sodium
824 mg
33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Irish Whiskey Flat Iron Steak

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 792
Calories from Fat: 566

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 62.9g 97 %
Saturated Fat 14.8g 74 %
Cholesterol 155mg 52 %
Sodium 824mg 33 %
** Potassium 66mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 3g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3 %
Protein 47.8g 96 %
** Sugars 0.3g
** Vitamin A 2 %
** Vitamin C 4 %
** Calcium 2 %
** Iron 10 %
** Thiamin 1 %
** Niacin 4 %
** Vitamin B6 3 %
** Magnesium 4 %
** Folate 3 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.