Seasoned Flank Steak Recipes

SEASONED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine the first four ingredients; add steak and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 1-2 hours, turning occasionally., Grill steak, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 6-12 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).

BEST FLANK STEAK MARINADE

Steps:

• Add all ingredients except the steak to a mixing bowl. Whisk together until fully combined.
• Pierce the flank steak with a fork all over, and then place in the bowl*.
• Turn the steak several times to coat thoroughly.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 2-24 hours.
• Remove from the fridge 30 minutes before grilling. Take the steak out of the marinade and remove excess moisture with paper towels. Discard the marinade**.
• Preheat grill for medium-high heat, about 400°F (204°C).
• Spray the grill grates with cooking oil spray.
• When hot, place flank steak on the grill.
• Grill the first side for 1 minute to sear. Then flip the steak and grill 1 minute on the other side.
• Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes per PER SIDE to desired doneness***, flipping every minute for even cooking.
• Remove to a cutting board and let the steak rest covered with aluminum foil for 5 minutes (this is so the juices retreat into the meat).
• Slice thinly against the grain to serve.

MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix the oil, soy sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic, and ground black pepper. Place meat in a shallow glass dish. Pour marinade over the steak, turning meat to coat thoroughly. Cover, and refrigerate for 6 hours.
• Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
• Oil the grill grate. Place steaks on the grill, and discard the marinade. Grill meat for 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.

HOW TO COOK THE PERFECT FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Rub the flank steak on both sides with oil and season with salt and pepper. Let the steak rest on the counter at room temperature for 10 minutes.
• Heat skillet or griddle on medium heat. Hover your hand over the skillet or grill a couple of inches to ensure that it is nice and hot.
• Slowly lay the flank steak on skillet or griddle. Let it cook for about 3-4 minutes. Flip the flank steak and cook for another 3-4 minutes or until it reaches your preferred doneness (125F for rare - 130F for medium rare - 135F for medium).
• Take the flank steak off the skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Carve the steak into thin slices against the grain.
• Serve.

SOFRITO SEASONED SKILLET FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Cut steak in half lengthwise and then into 1/4-inch strips.
• Heat 2 Tbsp.of the dressing in large nonstick skillet. Add steak; brown in 2 batches, 1 to 2 min. on each side. Remove from pan; set aside.
• Add remaining 2 Tbsp. dressing to skillet. Add ham, onion and peppers; cook 5 min. until browned and softened, stirring occassionally. Add tomatoes and steak. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Cook 5 min. or until meat is heated through. Serve immediately over rice.

DRY RUBBED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes
• Combine the mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, cayenne and allspice in a small bowl. Rub the flank steak all over with the mix and let sit for 10 minutes.
• Put the steak on the hot grill and cook 5 minutes per side. Remove and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

STEAK TACO SEASONING RECIPE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a small glass container or mason jar.
• Mix to combine.
• Store in a cool, dark place.

CITRUS-MARINATED COLOMBIAN CARNE ASADA

Steps:

• Gather the marinade ingredients.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and garlic.
• Set the marinade aside.
• Slice the flank steak lengthwise (with the grain) into 4 or 5 long strips.
• Use a fork to prick some holes in the meat.
• Place the flank steak in a ziplock bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade onto the steak.
• Turn steak pieces over to evenly coat them with the marinade. Seal the bag (or cover the dish) and refrigerate overnight, or at least 4 hours. If you have the chance, stir the meat, or turn the bag upside down halfway through the process.
• Gather the chimichurri ingredients and a food processor.
• Place the parsley leaves and garlic into the food processor. Alternatively, you can hand-chop everything very finely.
• Pulse until the parsley and garlic are very finely minced.
• Add the olive oil, vinegar, and lime juice and pulse briefly, just enough to mix everything. Transfer the chimichurri sauce to a medium bowl, season it with salt and pepper to taste, and set aside. If you're prepping ahead of time, place it in a container with a lid and leave in the fridge.
• In a heavy, medium-sized skillet (cast iron works well) heat olive oil over medium-high heat. When skillet is hot, but the oil isn't smoking, add marinated steak strips.
• Brown steak well on all sides, cooking until the desired doneness is reached. Your cooking time will depend on the size of the steak pieces and your doneness preference but it should be about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cut into a piece to check for doneness.
• When the meat is cooked to your liking, remove from heat.
• Place steak on a serving plate and let it rest for 5 minutes to preserve the juice inside the meat. Slice the steak very finely in a diagonal, against the grain.
• Add steak slices to the bowl of chimichurri sauce and toss until well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Alternatively, you can serve with the chimichurri on the side.
• Serve sliced steak with warm tortillas or green salad.
• Enjoy while hot!

FLANK STEAK FAJITAS

Steps:

• Combine lime juice, fajita seasoning and 1 tablespoon oil. Thinly slice flank steak across the grain and place strips in zipper-locking plastic bag; pour lime mixture over steak strips and close bag, removing excess air. Marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• Remove steak strips from marinade; discard marinade. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over high heat. When oil begins to smoke add flank steak strips and stir frequently until brown, 2-3 minutes. Add onion and pepper; continue stir-frying until onions are slightly brown on edges, 5-7 minutes.
• Serve fajitas immediately in flour tortillas with choice of prepared accompaniments.