Lemon-Garlic Braised Flank Steak
Flank steak is coated with seasoned flour, browned in oil, then gently simmered in chicken broth with minced garlic, lemon juice, and whole cloves. The result is tender beef with a rich, aromatic sauce balanced by bright citrus, making it a comforting stovetop dinner for a relaxed evening meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 45 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon-Garlic Braised Flank Steak, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 7
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix flour and garlic powder together in a shallow dish. Season with salt and pepper. Dip the steak into the flour mixture, coating both sides evenly. Discard the remaining flour mixture.
- 2
Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the steak in 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 the steak is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
- 3
To serve, remove the steak from the skillet and slice it across the grain into thin strips. Place the strips on serving plates and ladle the sauce over the top.
- 4
Add the steak to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
- 5
Stir in the chicken broth, lemon juice, garlic, and cloves; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- 6
Cover and simmer until the steak is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
- 7
To serve, remove the steak from the skillet and slice thinly across the grain.
- 8
Arrange on serving plates and ladle the sauce over the top.
- Calories 348.1 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 33.81 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 8.85 g 3%
- Total Fat 18.85 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 6.72 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 101.36 mg High 34%
- Sodium 644.17 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 0.39 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.19 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 24.11 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.95 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 393.29 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 7.96 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.72 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Lemon Garlic Braised Flank Steak is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 348.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon-Garlic Braised Flank Steak made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Cooking Oil. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon-Garlic Braised Flank Steak?
- About 2 hrs in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 348.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon-Garlic Braised Flank Steak easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Lemon-Garlic Braised Flank Steak healthy?
- Lemon-Garlic Braised Flank Steak has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 348.1 calories and 33.81 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 644.17 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.72 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required