Flank Steak Strips With Hot Honey Molasses Sauce Food

FLANK STEAK SIZZLED STRIPS

Steps:

• Cut flank steak in half, lengthwise. Having the meat half frozen makes it easy to cut.
• Cut crosswise into very thin 1/16" slices.
• Season meat with soy sauce and garlic powder. Allow to set about ten minutes.
• Heat oil in heavy skillet over high heat till oil is hazy.
• Toss in a handful of steak strips and very quickly stir a few seconds until meat just begins to lose its color; remove immediately to a dish and cover with foil to keep warm.
• Repeat with balance of meat and continue till all finished and removed to dish.
• Now, toss the onions and green pepper into same skillet and saute a minute.
• Dump in the bouillon and cook a few minutes over high heat; this allows the liquid to reduce somewhat.
• Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
• Turn down heat.
• Toss in steak strips and heat, if necessary, just till meat is hot.
• Do not cook any further! Time is of the essence here--if you let that meat cook longer, you will be serving strips of leather.
• Serve on bed of rice or over broad noodles.
• Serves 4 generously. If you need to stretch it to serve more people, add more onion and pepper.

MOLASSES MARINATED FLANK STEAK WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl mix together the oil, cola, molasses, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, garlic, black pepper and lime juice. Put the steak into a large shallow bowl and pour in the marinade. Move the steak around to assure the marinade is covering the meat. Allow to marinate 2 hours or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
• Preheat the grill over medium heat.
• Remove the steak from the marinade and put it on the grill. Cook for 4 minutes on each side. Remove from the grill to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
• Brush the bread slices with cream cheese. Slice the steak against the grain into very thin strips. Top the cheese with a strip of meat and a red pepper strip. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.

FLANK STEAK WITH BALSAMIC BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the sauce: Bring the balsamic vinegar to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook until reduced by about half, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil over medium-high heat in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan. Add the onion and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the ketchup and 3 tablespoons water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Add the reduced balsamic vinegar, the chile powder, paprika, mustard, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chipotle chile, brown sugar, honey and molasses. Simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender or transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the sauce into a bowl and let cool to room temperature. (The sauce will keep for 1 week refrigerated in a sealed container. If it gets too thick, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons water.)
• Let the steak sit 30 minutes at room temperature before grilling. Meanwhile, preheat a grill to high. Brush the steak with the remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil and season liberally with salt and pepper. Grill over direct heat until browned on one side, about 3 minutes, then turn over and grill until the other side is browned, about 3 more minutes. Move to a cooler part of the grill, away from direct heat. Baste with the sauce and continue grilling, turning several more times, until medium rare, about 5 more minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and loosely tent with foil. Let rest 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the cheesy bread: Brush the cut side of each piece of bread with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill on both sides. Remove from the grill and top each piece with a mound of grated monterey jack cheese. Put the bread on a piece of aluminum foil and return to the grill to melt the cheese. Transfer to a serving platter.
• Thinly slice the steak against the grain. Arrange the steak slices on the bread and garnish with sliced scallions.

FLANK STEAK WITH BALSAMIC BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced to 1 cup. Set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan. Add the onions and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the ketchup and the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the reduced vinegar and the remaining ingredients and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour into a bowl and allow to cool at room temperature. Sauce will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator stored in a tightly sealed container.
• Heat the grill to high.
• Brush the flank steak with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and season liberally with salt and pepper. Grill until golden brown on the 1 side, about 4 minutes, turn over and grill until the other side is golden brown, about 4 minutes. Move to a cooler part of the grill away from direct heat. Baste with the sauce and turn several more times until cooked to medium-rare doneness, about 15 minutes longer. Remove from the grill to a cutting board and loosely tent with foil. Let rest 10 minutes before cutting against the grain into thin slices.
• Put the bread on the grill, brush both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the bread then remove from the grill. Top with mounds of grated Monterey jack cheese. Put the bread slices on a piece of aluminum foil and return to the grill to melt the cheese. Transfer to a serving platter.
• Arrange the flank steak slices on the bread and garnish with sliced scallions before serving.

GRILLED LIME-MARINATED FLANK STEAK WITH CHIPOTLE-HONEY SAUCE

Steps:

• TO MARINATE STEAK: Place the steak in a large dish or baking pan.
• Mix together the chipotle, garlic, cilantro, vegetable oil, and lime juice in a bowl and pour over the steak.
• Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours (do not marinate longer), turning occasionally.
• Prepare the grill.
• FOR SAUCE: Combine the chipotles, honey, peanut oil, vinegar, mustard, lime juice, garlic, and cumin in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
• Stir in the cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• TO PREPARE STEAK: Remove the steak and season with salt and pepper.
• Grill over high heat for about 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, 7 minutes on each side for medium, or to the desired doneness.
• Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for about 4 minutes.
• With a sharp knife, thinly slice the steak across the grain and at a sharp angle.
• TO SERVE: Serve the steak on top of a slice of the French bread and accompany each serving with several tablespoons of the sauce.

TANGY SIRLOIN STRIPS

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine the first six ingredients. Cut steak into four wide strips; add to the marinade and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight, turning once., Drain and discard marinade. Wrap a bacon strip around each steak piece; secure with a toothpick. Sprinkle with lemon-pepper. Lightly oil the grill rack., Grill steak, covered, over medium-low heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). , Combine the glaze ingredients; brush over steaks. Grill until glaze is heated. Discard toothpicks.

FLANK STEAK STRIPS WITH HOT HONEY-MOLASSES SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the sauce: In medium saucepan, heat oil over med-high heat.
• Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
• Saute for about 10 minutes, or until tender.
• Add the tomato puree, vinegar, honey, molasses, mustard, pepper flakes, and chili powder.
• Reduce the heat to low.
• Simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
• Prepare the steak: Prepare the grill or electric grilling machine for cooking.
• If grilling over coals, sear the meat over the hottest part of the coals, about 2 minutes per side.
• Then move it to a cooler area and cook to med-rare for about 3-4 minutes per side.
• Brush the sauce on the steak just before turning.
• Then brush the top side with sauce.
• If using an electric grilling machine, brush grid with canola oil andplace the flank steak on a hot grill.
• Cook for about 3 minutes for med-rare.
• After 1 1/2 minutes, brush the sauce on the top side.
• To serve, slice the flank steak into thin strips.
• Spoon some of the sauce over the top and serve immediately.

FLANK STEAK WITH ORANGE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine first six ingredients. Reserve 1/2 cup mixture for serving. Add oil and ginger to remaining orange sauce; pour into a shallow dish. Add flank steak and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight. Cover and refrigerate reserved marinade., Drain and discard marinade from steak. Place steak on a broiler pan. Broil 4 in. from heat 7-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). , Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, warm reserved orange sauce until heated through. Thinly slice steak across the grain; serve with orange sauce.

ASIAN STYLE FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat broiler and coat broiler pan with cooking spray.
• In a bowl or baking dish large enough to hold steak, combine green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar; whisk until honey is dissolved. Marinate steak for 5 minutes on each side. Transfer steak to broiler pan and broil 5 to 6 minutes on each side to desired doneness. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, pour marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil 3 to 5 minutes (to kill any bacteria).
• Cut meat on the diagonal, across the grain, into thin slices. Drizzle with sauce.

FLANK STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the chimichurri sauce: Add all the sauce ingredients to a small food processor. Pulse 4 to 6 times, until the herbs are roughly chopped and chunky. Transfer to a serving bowl.
• Cook the steak: Pat the flank steak dry with a paper towel. Season generously with salt and a pinch of ground pepper. Place in a medium bowl and drizzle with the olive oil and soy sauce. Add the onion to the bowl and give it all a massage until combined.
• Heat a grill to high for at least 5 minutes. If using a charcoal or gas grill, wipe the grill grates with a lightly oiled paper towel right before cooking to clean off any char and debris. This will give you a great grill mark and help keep the beef from sticking. Alternatively, place a grill pan over high heat and preheat for at least 5 minutes. Rub a little oil on the pan or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Grill the steak for about 3 minutes, or until well browned on one side. Turn the steak over and add the onion to the grill. Cook for another 2 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 125 degrees F (52 degrees C) for medium-rare, or to your desired doneness (see Cook's Note). You just want the onions slightly charred but still crunchy. Transfer the steak and onions to a cutting board and allow to rest, tented with foil, for 5 minutes. Slice the steak against the grain into 1-inch (2.5-cm) planks. Serve the steak over the onions and drizzle with the chimichurri sauce.

FLANK STEAK WITH HORSERADISH SAUCE

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, score the surface of the steak with shallow diagonal cuts at 1-in. intervals, making diamond shapes. Repeat on other side. , In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the next five ingredients. Add steak. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Combine the sauce ingredients in a small bowl; cover and refrigerate., Drain and discard marinade. Grill steak, covered, over medium-hot heat for 7-9 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well done, 170°). Thinly slice steak across the grain; serve with sauce.

NORTHWEST GRILLED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Rinse flank steak and pat dry; In a 1-gallon zip lock bag or large bowl, mix the soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, green onions, sesame seeds, garlic, pepper, and ginger; Add the steak, seal bag or cover bowl tightly, and chill, turning occasionally, at least 4 hours or up to 2 days.
• Lift steak from the bag and let drain briefly.
• Place meat on a grill over a solid bed of medium-hot coals or medium-high heat on gas grill (you can hold your hand at grill level only 3 to 4 seconds); close lid on gas grill.
• Cook steak, turning occasionally to brown evenly, for medium-rare, 9 to 12 minutes, (still pink in center),Transfer steak to a platter and let stand 10 minutes, cut meat across grain into thin slanting slices,.