To compare, a 4-ounce serving of broiled flank steak has 250 calories and 11 grams of fat. The same size broiled beef round has 214 calories and 6.7 grams of fat. A T-bone weighs in at 338 calories and 24 grams of fat. As far as taste goes, a flank steak is succulent and robust. However, it is a plain cut of meat.
Many cooks enhance the flavor by marinating it first.
A soaking in red wine and seasonings adds minimal calories and no fat. A sauce also complements the meat. An earthy wild mushroom and shallot sauce using leftover marinade is a glorious dressing for flank steak. This time, the spuds are mixed with peppery turnips for a lighter, spicier dish. With sharp knife, make diagonal slashes on both sides of the flank steak to score.