Bistro Style Flank Steaks Recipes

FRENCH BISTRO STEAK ON GARLIC CROUTES AND POTATO FRITES

Steps:

• Potato Frites:.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In bowl, toss potatoes with oil, thyme, salt and pepper.
• Arrange on foil-lined rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake, turning once, for 40 minutes or until tender inside and crisp outside.
• While potatoes cook, start the Bistro Steak.
• Bistro Steak On Garlic Croutes:.
• Rub bread all over with cut side of garlic; brush with 2 teaspoons (10 mL) of the oil. Toast on baking sheet for 10 minutes or until golden.
• Meanwhile, trim off all but 1/8 inch (3 mm) fat from steak, if needed.
• Roll edges in peppercorns to coat.
• In skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; cook steaks for 4 to 6 minutes per side or until medium-rare inside and browned. Transfer to plate; cover and keep warm.
• Add wine and stock to skillet; bring to boil, scraping up any brown bits. Boil for about 1 minute or until reduced by half. Remove from heat.
• Stir in red pepper, shallot, butter and any juices accumulated on plate.
• Cut steaks in half; place on croûtes.
• Pour sauce over top.
• Serve with Potato Frites.

BISTRO-STYLE BEEF STEAK SANDWICH

Steps:

• Stack beef steaks; cut lengthwise in half and then crosswise into 1" strips.
• Heat 1 Tbl. olive oil in non-stick skillet over med-high heat til hot.
• Stir-fry beef strips and garlic (1/2 batch at a time), 1-2 minutes or til outside surface is no longer pink.
• Remove from skillet and season with 2 Tbl. soy sauce and pepper.
• Reduce heat to medium.
• Add 2 teaspoons oil to pan (if needed), and stir-fry onion 5 minutes.
• Add mushrooms and continue cooking 2-3 minutes or til veggies are tender.
• Add red pepper, wine and remaining 1 Tbl. soy sauce, bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and return beef to skillet.
• Heat through.
• Pile beef mixture onto bottoms of rolls.
• Top each with 2 slices cheese.
• Place on cookie sheet with tops next to bottoms cut side up, and broil just til cheese is melted and inside tops are lightly toasted.

BISTRO STYLE FLANK STEAKS

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut steak in half lengthwise with grain, then cut each piece in half crosswise against the grain to make 4 equal size steaks. Pat dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in 12" skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add 1 T butter and swirl to melt. Lay steaks in pan and cook until well browned, 3-5 minutes per side. Move skillet to oven and cook until steaks register 125 degrees (for medium rare), 3-5 minutes. Transfer steaks to place and tent loosely with foil.
• Return skillet with drippings to medium-high heat (skillet handle will be hot). Add 1 Tbs. butter and shallot and cook until shallot is browned, about 2 minutes. Add wine and any accumulated beef juices from plate and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits. Continue to boil until slightly thickened and reduced to about 1/2 c, about 5 minutes.
• Remove sauce from heat and swirl in remaining butter until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Slice steaks thin against grain on bias and serve with sauce.