After my post the other day, a lot of folks have been asking if they can cook London Broil in the oven? I say, "Most definitely!" Fixing London Broil in the oven is a supremely fast way to fix it. However, before we get started, remember that I said London Broil is not a cut of meat, but how you prepare it. So, I though I would start off with a definition of just what London Broil is before we do anything else. Here is one from Wikipedia:
London Broil is a North American beef dish made by broiling or grilling marinated Flank Steak, then cutting it across the grain into thin strips. The origin of the name is obscure; the food is unknown in London, England. 
Many American butchers will label a cut of meat "London broil". This is incorrect as the term does not refer to a specific cut of meat, but a method of preparation and cookery. The cut of meat traditionally used is flank steak, but in recent years butchers have erroneously labeled top round roast/steak as London Broil. Because the muscle fibers run the entire length of this cut, the meat can be tough if not tenderized via pounding or massaging. Scoring, stabbing, cutting, penetrating, or otherwise mutilating the cut before sending it into the broiler results in a tougher finished product as it allows all the desirable juices to run out of the meat into the pan.
The preparation of London broil typically involves marinating the meat for several hours followed by high heat searing in an oven broiler or outdoor grill. In both heating methods the meat is placed approximately three inches from a direct heat source and turned several times to promote even cooking and avoid burning. It is then served in thin slices, cut across the grain.
And, with that out of the way, yes, you can cook london broil in the oven. I have included a friend of mine's tips on how to cook london broil in the oven here by way of video. Even though she is using a top round, that is ok. London broil can either be a top round or a flank steak. So have a look here at what she has to say about how to cook london broil in the oven.
So there we have it. Pretty good ideas here on how to cook London Broil in the ove. I say you can knock this one out so fast. If you come h0me and are in a hurry and do not have time to throw together a great barbeque you can always prepare this when you are in a hurry. Have a Great Time Eating!
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