Quick Answer
How long to cook flank steak in the oven
Quick oven answer for flank steak: 10-14 min at 260°C / 500°F, with a timing table, safety vs doneness guidance, and a prefilled calculator.
Base time range
10-14 min
Reference oven temp
260°C / 500°F
Rest recommendation
10 min
What matters most
thickness
Timing table for common oven scenarios
Use this table as a practical baseline, then validate in the center of the product.
| Scenario | Oven temp | Time range | Doneness check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open tray / default | 260°C / 500°F | 10-14 min | Verify at least 63°C / 145°F. |
| Covered / foil | 260°C / 500°F | 12-16 min | Expect softer texture. |
| Convection / fan mode | 280°C / 525°F | 9-13 min | Check earlier than usual. |
| From frozen start | 260°C / 500°F | 15-20 min | Keep spacing and avoid crowding. |
Safety vs doneness
Safety baseline
Safe minimum reference: 63°C / 145°F in the center.
Texture / doneness target
Texture preference can be set to: rare, medium rare, medium. This target can be above the safety minimum.
Use the full calculator for your exact scenario
An oven-first cooking calculator with product-specific modeling for thickness, weight, batch size, texture, safe minimums, and practical notes.
Selected food: flank steak (broiled)
Recommended temperature range: 260°C.
This value helps refine the estimate
Time estimate and key checkpoints
Safe minimum
11-13 minutes
Internal temperature target: around 63°C
Juicier result
14-16 minutes
Internal temperature target: around 65°C
Firmer texture
17-19 minutes
Internal temperature target: around 69°C
Temperature
260°C
Safe minimum
63°C
Target / texture
Medium
Internal temperature target: around 60°C
Rest time
10 min
Food: flank steak (broiled)
Biggest timing factor: Thickness, the product starting temperature, and the real oven temperature usually move the result the most.
Practical note: Use a thermometer and check the thickest part, especially for meat, fish, and frozen prepared foods.
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FAQs
How long should I cook flank steak?+
A practical base range is 10-14 min at about 260°C / 500°F. Start checks early if your piece is thinner or your batch is smaller than average.
Why is the result always a range?+
Because timing shifts with distance to broiler element, steak thickness, and target doneness, oven behavior, and setup details like convection, cover, or tray crowding.
How should I separate safety from doneness preference?+
Safe minimum reference: 63°C / 145°F in the center. Doneness and texture may require extra time beyond the minimum.
What should I focus on for this page?+
Use practical oven ranges, then verify doneness in the center instead of trusting one exact minute.