South Beach Broiled Flank Steak Recipes

BROILED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Combine oil, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and pepper in a small bowl. Mix until combined.
• Cut shallow slashes in a crosshatch pattern on both sides of the steak, being careful not to cut all the way through.
• Place steak in a low, flat dish and pour marinade on top, covering meat completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, or overnight, turning steak over once.
• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Remove steak from the marinade and place on a baking pan. Reserve marinade.
• Broil, brushing occasionally with marinade, until browned and heated through, about 5 minutes per side. Remove steak to a platter and cover loosely with foil. Let rest for at least 5 minutes. Slice into 1- to 2-inch strips across the grain.

HERB CRUSTED FLANK STEAK - SOUTH BEACH

Steps:

• Preheat broiler and pan.
• Combine the salt, tarragon, garlic, pepper, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl.
• Spread half this mixture onto one side of the meat.
• Broil mustard side up, about 4 inches from the heat for 4 minutes.
• Turn the meat over, spread the remaining mixture, and broil for an additional 3 minutes.
• Combine bread crumbs and parsley, pat evenly on meat.
• Broil 1 minute more.
• Let stand 5 minutes.
• Slice steak thin diagonally across the grain.

SOUTH BEACH STEAK DIANE

Steps:

• Place each 3 oz piece of tenderloin between wax paper and pound with a mallet until the steak is about 1/2 inch thick.
• Pat meat with paper towel to dry; season with salt and pepper.
• In a large skillet, melt 3 Tbsp of the margarine and cook meat on medium to high heat for 2 minutes on each side.
• Remove the meat from skillet onto a plate and keep warm.
• In the same skillet, melt 2 Tbsp of margarine and saute the mushrooms, onion and garlic until veggies are semi-soft.
• Add the mustard powder and Worcestershire, mixing well.
• Add the meat to skillet and cook until meat is done to your liking.
• Remove the meat and keep warm; combine lemon juice and parsley in the skillet and cook until warmed.
• Pour sauce over the meat and garnish with chives; serve.

CHILI RUBBED FLANK STEAK WITH ONION RELISH (SOUTH BEACH DIET)

Steps:

• Rub steak with 2 t. lime juice and 2 t. chili powder, then sprinkle with salt. Let sit while you prepare the relish.
• Combine onion, cilantro, remaining 5 t. of lime juice and 1/2 t. of chili powder.
• Broil or grill steak about 7 minutes (medium-rare) per side until desired doneness.
• Remove steak from heat and let sit at least 5 minutes (VERY IMPORTANT).
• Cut steak at an angle against the grain. Serve topped with onion relish.

SIMPLE BROILED FLANK STEAK WITH HERB OIL

Steps:

• Position an oven rack 5 to 6 inches from the broiler unit, and preheat the broiler. Line a broiler pan or baking sheet with foil, and set the broiler insert on top of the broiler pan if using. Place the pan on the oven rack, and preheat until hot, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix together 1/4 cup of the oil, parsley, vinegar, garlic, pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Cover the herb oil, and set aside until ready to serve.
• Stir together the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture on both sides of the steak.
• Carefully remove the broiler pan from the oven, put the steak in the center and broil (without turning) until nicely browned and firm, with some give when pressed in the thickest part, 6 to 8 minutes for medium-rare. Let the steak rest for 10 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain, and serve with the herb oil.

SOUTH BEACH MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Sliver 1/4 of the onion and set aside. Chop the rest of the onion. Mis it in a bowl with the vinegar, capers, oregano, and garlic. Combine 1/4 cup of this mixture with the slivered onions and set aside.
• Sprinkle both sides of the steak with teh salt and pepper; prick well with a fork. In a large zip-top bag, comvine the steak with the remaining onion mixture. Marinate for 1 hour to overnight.
• Heat the grill or broiler, positioning the oven brioler rack so that the meat on the rack in the pan is 4" fromt he heat source. Removethe meat from the marinade, and place on grill over direct heat or on an oven rack set in the broiler pan. Discard marinade. Grill or broil for 4-5 min per side for med rare. Let stand 5 min before slice.
• Place meat on a platter and pour the reserved onion mixture over the steak.