Grilled Flank Steak (Make Ahead)

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On hot summer days, it’s so nice to be able to cook using the BBQ. It allows you to enjoy the nice weather without having your oven on and heating the house too much. This make-ahead Grilled Flank Steak and Veggies is perfect for just that.white plate with sliced meat, yellow peppers, green zucchini, purple onions and text that reads "Grilled Flank Steak with veggies" #freezermeals101 #grilledsteak #makeahead #steakandveggies

You can have a delicious weeknight dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes!

Having meals in the freezer that can be barbecued such as this flank steak meal, our Chili Lime Tilapia, or our Ginger Soy Salmon makes summer even better. You can relax more and still get your family fed.

Grilled Flank Steak and Veggies

Ingredients:

  • large flank steak
  • 6 oz. Ginger Ale
  • 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 purple onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 red or yellow peppers, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. seasoning salt
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

For the day of cooking:

  • 1/2 tsp. seasoning salt
  • aluminum foil

collage of grilled flank steak with a rub, on the grill and on a plate with veggiesAssembly instructions:

  1. Combine the sugar, seasoning salt, chili powder, paprika, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a medium resealable bag. Seal and give it a good shake. This will be the spice rub for the flank steak.
  2. Cut up the zucchini, onion, and peppers. Place the vegetables with 1 tsp. of oil in another medium freezer bag. Seal and shake to combine.
  3. Trim the fat from the flank steak and place it in a large resealable freezer bag. Add the ginger ale and soy sauce. Remove the excess air from the bag. Seal.
  4. Staple the 3 bags together above the seals. Freeze.

collage of steps to make grilled flank steak with veggiesCooking instructions:

  1. Thaw.
  2. Remove the flank steak from marinade and pat dry. Use the prepared spice rub and liberally coat the flank steak, shaking off the excess. Allow the meat to rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
  3. Wrap the vegetables in two layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. of seasoning salt. Seal the packet tightly.
  4. Prepare the grill to high heat. Oil.
  5. When the meat has rested and the grill is hot, place the steak on the oiled grill grate.
  6. Add the vegetable packet to the grill as well.
  7. After about 4 minutes, flip the steak and veggie packet. Cook for an additional 4-6 minutes to medium or to desired doneness.
  8. Allow the steak to rest after cooking for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve with vegetables.

close up of grilled flank steak with onions, peppers and zucchiniYou can find other great family-friendly make-ahead recipes for the BBQ in our BBQ Freezer Meal Plan which includes printable shopping lists, prep lists, and labels.

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Grilled Flank Steak and Veggies
Course: Main Course
Keyword: BBQ, flank steak, grilled
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 297 kcal
Ingredients
  • large flank steak
  • 6 oz. Ginger Ale
  • 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1 zucchini sliced
  • 1 purple onion coarsely chopped
  • 2 red or yellow peppers coarsely chopped
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. seasoning salt
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
For the day of cooking:
  • 1/2 tsp. seasoning salt
  • aluminum foil
Instructions
Assembly instructions:

  1. Combine the sugar, seasoning salt, chili powder, paprika, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a medium resealable bag. Seal and give it a good shake. This will be the spice rub for the flank steak.

  2. Cut up the zucchini, onion, and peppers. Place the vegetables with 1 tsp. of oil in another medium freezer bag. Seal and shake to combine.

  3. Trim the fat from the flank steak and place it in a large resealable freezer bag. Add the ginger ale and soy sauce. Remove the excess air from the bag. Seal.

  4. Staple the 3 bags together above the seals. Freeze.

Cooking instructions:
  1. Thaw.

  2. Remove the flank steak from the marinade and pat dry. Use the prepared spice rub and liberally coat the flank steak, shaking off the excess. Allow the meat to rest at room temperature for about 15 minutes.

  3. Wrap the vegetables in two layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. of seasoning salt. Seal the packet tightly.

  4. Prepare the grill to high heat. Oil.

  5. When the meat has rested and the grill is hot, place the steak on the oiled grill grate.

  6. Add the vegetable packet to the grill as well.

  7. After about 4 minutes, flip the steak and veggie packet. Cook for an additional 4-6 minutes to medium or to desired doneness.

  8. Allow the steak to rest after cooking for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve with vegetables.

Check out some of our other BBQ freezer meals:

Ginger Soy Salmonclose up of ginger soy salmon with salad and green beans

Chili Lime Tilapiaclose up of chili lime tilapia with rice, broccoli and cauliflower on the side

Sharla is a busy mom of 7 who is passionate about sharing her best secret to saving time, money, and stress… freezer meals. Read more…