Thin steak meat is often composed of sirloin, skirt, top round or flank cuts of beef. These cuts tend to be lower in quality then a filet mignon, prime rib or other higher-quality cuts of steak, making it imperative that you properly season and marinate them for maximum flavor. While you usually season steak before placing it in the oven, the heat of the oven will often cook the seasoning into the meat, improving flavor throughout the entire piece of steak.
London Broil Seasoning
London broil is a traditionally British way of cooking top round steak in the oven. Top round can be cut in differently ways and is traditionally served in a thin cut when making London broil. Marinating the beef in 1/4 cup of olive oil and 1/2 cup of dry red wine for three hours will help to fully coat and tenderize the meat. In addition to the liquids, adding garlic powder, seasoning salt, black pepper and Italian seasoning will give the meat additional flavor and texture. All of the dry seasonings can be placed in a bag with the steak and liquid marinade to lock in the flavor. From here, heat your broiler to its maximum temperature and simply place the meat with the seasonings into the oven.
Dry Rubs
A basic dry rub contains ground mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and cayenne pepper. Before placing the rub onto your meat, tenderize the meat using a wood meat hammer. Hit down firmly on the meat until it is soft. Rub the seasonings into the meat, coating both sides thoroughly before placing in a skillet that will then go directly into the oven. Place a drop of olive oil or butter into the pan before cooking for added lubrication.
Schnitzel
Schnitzel is a classic Austrian dish that is prepared with a boneless meat and often coated in breadcrumbs. While the traditional meal calls for veal or pork, oven-roasted schnitzel can also be made with thin beef -- and without breadcrumbs. For seasoning, apply tomato paste completely to both sides of the steak. From here, add finely chopped onions and 2 cups of grated cheese to both sides of the schnitzel before placing the beef into the oven.
Simple Seasoning
If you purchase a thin steak that is of a higher quality, such as a tenderloin or New York strip, simple seasoning will allow you to enhance the natural flavors of the meat you are cooking. Place your steak in a skillet, grinding black pepper and kosher salt onto both sides of the steak before placing it in the oven. Cook the steak medium-rare to medium in butter or olive oil depending on your personal preference.
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