Entertaining You’ll want to make this caramelized sugar steak all summer long By Annabelle Waugh Published: December 31, 2023 Updated: April 10, 2025 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel Jump to Recipe Print Recipe Sugar Steak Annabelle Waugh The simple mix of sugar with salt creates a caramelized crust on steak and enhances the juiciness without altering beefy flavours. Choose flank, strip loin, or top sirloin over rib-eye for this technique; a leaner steak flares up less. No ratings yet Print Recipe Pin Recipe Course dinnerCuisine South American Servings 8 people EquipmentGrill Ingredients 1x2x3x1 tbsp sugar 1½ tsp kosher salt1 kg flank steak (or strip loin or top sirloin beef streaks), ¾" thick ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper Instructions In a small bowl, mix together sugar and salt. Sprinkle half the sugar mixture on both sides of steak. Let stand 30 minutes. Spritz steak lightly with oil spray on both sides. Sprinkle all over with remaining sugar mixture.Meanwhile, pre-heat grill to medium-high. Grill steak for 2 minutes over direct heat; rotate for cross-hatched grill marks and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more. Flip and cook to desired doneness, about 4 to 5 minutes.Transfer steak to cutting board; tent loosely with foil. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing across the grain. Keyword grilled meats, grilling Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was! A simple and refreshing Ensalada Chilena for your next barbecue These smoky grilled chorizo patties are packed with flavour Put some pep in your grill with this fresh pebre Related Story Grilling trends, through the ages Related Story Homemade corned beef recipe Related Story The 10 commandments of grilling steak Sign up for our newsletters By submitting your information via this form, you agree to receive electronic communications from Cottage Life Media, a division of Blue Ant Media Solutions Inc., containing news, updates and promotions regarding cottage living and Cottage Life's products. You may withdraw your consent at any time. Dockside Weekly The latest cottage-country news, trending stories, and how-to advice The Key Weekly Need-to-know info about buying, selling, and renting cottage real estate Family Matters Five-part series Untangle the thorny process of cottage succession with expert advice from lawyer, Peter Lillico