Grilled Flank Steak With Kalamata Olives And Feta Cheese Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN STUFFED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Using a meat tenderizer, pound flank steak until it is rectangular in shape and even thickness.
• Add the tomatoes, garlic, basil, olives and cheese to a bowl and mix well.
• Evenly spread the mixture on top of the steak, leaving a 1/2" border around all sides. Roll up the flank steak lengthwise and tie with six pieces of kitchen string; spacing them out to where you will slice them.
• Using a sharp knife, cut the rolled steak into six individual pieces. Season with salt and pepper just prior to grilling and grill until desired doneness.

HERB-CRUSTED FLANK STEAK WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND OLIVES

Steps:

• For steak:
• Mix first 6 ingredients in small bowl. Place steaks in large glass baking dish. Brush steaks with olive oil. Rub with herb mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
• For tomatoes:
• Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Season tomatoes to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill steaks until cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium. Transfer steaks to cutting board. Cover with foil. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Cut steaks across grain into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange steak slices on large platter. Spoon tomatoes with juices over steaks and serve.

GREEK STUFFED BISON STEAK

Steps:

• Score bison flank steak on both sides by making shallow cuts at 1-inch intervals diagonally across the steak in a diamond pattern. Place bison flank steak between two pieces of plastic wrap. Using the flat side of a meat mallet, pound bison flank steak lightly into a 8x10-inch rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Discard plastic wrap. Place bison flank steak in a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow bowl. For marinade, combine the 3 tablespoons oil, the lemon juice, the 2 cloves minced garlic, and the oregano in a medium bowl. Pour marinade over bison flank steak. Seal bag; turn to coat bison flank steak. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours, turning bag occasionally
• For filling, heat the 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Cook the 2 cloves garlic in hot oil for 1 minute. Add spinach; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes or until spinach begins to wilt. Drain spinach in a colander, pressing out any excess liquid with the back of a spoon. Coarsely chop spinach. Stir in feta cheese and kalamata olives; set aside.
• Drain bison flank steak; discard marinade. Spread filling mixture evenly over bison flank steak to within 1 inch of edges. Starting from long edge, roll up bison flank steak into a spiral, making sure the ends stay tucked in. Using heavy 100-percent-cotton kitchen string, tie bison roll at 1-inch intervals. Place bison roll on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Insert an oven-going meat thermometer into the center of the bison roll.
• Roast, uncovered, for 35 to 40 minutes or until internal temperature registers 135 degrees F. Cover with foil; let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Slice bison roll into 3/4-inch-thick slices.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH KALAMATA OLIVES AND FETA CHEESE

Steps:

• Trim steak of any outer pieces of fat or silver skin.
• Place the steak in a large food grade, zip top plastic bag.
• In a food processor or blender, combine the marinade ingredients and process to a puree.
• Pour marinade into the plastic bag, press out any air, seal, and move meat around in the bag to coat.
• Marinade in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour or preferably overnight, turning the bag a few times.
• Heat coals to hot or medium hot.
• Remove steak from marinade and drain well.
• Discard marinade.
• While coals are heating, prepare the topping.
• Mix olives, onion, parsley, garlic and oil and set aside.
• Have salt, pepper and feta ready.
• Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper.
• Grill meat about 4 minutes per side for rare, or cook to desired doneness.
• Length of grilling time per side will vary depending on heat of grill and thickness of meat.
• Flank steak will be most tender when grilled to rare or medium rare.
• Let steak sit about 5 minutes before serving, allowing juices to settle.
• Slice thinly at an angle across the grain.
• Keeping the slices together, transfer to a clean, warm platter.
• Spoon any juices onto meat.
• Stir up reserved topping mixture and pour onto the slices.
• Scatter with feta.