Flank Steak With Cilantro Pesto Food

GRILLED STEAKS WITH CILANTRO SAUCE

Steps:

• Place herbs, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a food processor; pulse until herbs are chopped. Gradually add oil, vinegar, lemon juice and pepper flakes, processing just until blended., Sprinkle steaks with remaining salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Cut steaks into 1/4-in. slices; serve with sauce.

MEXICAN FLANK STEAK TACOS

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine the first seven ingredients. Add the steak and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight., Place the cilantro, habanero, garlic, salt and pepper in a small food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., For salsa, grill the mango, pineapple and avocado, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until tender; set aside., Drain and discard marinade from steak. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 10 minutes., Place onion in a small bowl. Chop the grilled fruit and avocado; add to bowl. Grill tortillas, uncovered, over medium heat for about 1 minute on each side or until warm., Thinly slice beef across the grain; place on tortillas. Top with salsa and pesto.

SPICY LIME-CILANTRO MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Puree the garlic, onion, lime juice, jalapeno, thyme, cilantro, corn oil, and honey into the bowl of a blender or food processor until the ingredients are well incorporated. Marinate the flank steak with 1/2 cup of the puree in a resealable bag overnight in the refrigerator. Reserve the rest of the puree to use later as a sauce.
• Preheat a grill for medium-high heat.
• While grill is warming, remove the meat from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Discard any marinade left in the bag. Liberally season the steak with the kosher salt, and cook to desired doneness, approximately 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• To serve, slice the steak against the grain into 1/8 to 1/4 inch slices, and drizzle the remaining marinade over the meat.

TERIYAKI FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, mix the wine, soy sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and pepper. Place steak in the bag, seal, and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
• Remove steaks from the bag, and discard marinade. Place steaks on the grill and cook 6 to 8 minutes per side, to your desired degree of doneness. The internal temperature should be at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) for rare. Allow the steaks to sit about 5 minutes before slicing against the grain, and serving.

CILANTRO-LIME MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Place the cilantro, lime juice, oil, garlic, green onions, Serrano chile, and sea salt together in a bowl. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
• Place a flank steak into a large zip lock bag and pour half of the marinade into the bag. Squish the bag so the marinade is completely covering the flank steak. Place into the refrigerator and let marinate for 3-4 hours. Reserve the other half of the marinade as a dipping sauce.
• Remove the steak from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to grilling.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush grill grate with oil. Grill flank steak, covered, for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• If using a grill pan, heat the pan over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray. Place the flank steak into the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side, flip and cook for 2-3 minutes on the other side for medium-rare.
• Transfer to a cutting board and let the meat rest for 5-7 minutes before slicing and serving with reserved sauce. Enjoy.

FLANK STEAK WITH CILANTRO PESTO

Steps:

• Whisk first six ingredients together. Place the steak in a large zip type plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Marinate for 8-24 hours in the refrigerator.
• To make the pesto, place the first 9 ingredients in a blender.
• Turn on the blender and slowly pour in the oil. Puree until smooth. Add more oil if necessary.
• Season the pesto with salt and pepper. Set aside or store in refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before using.
• To cook the steak, heat or prepare your grill (or broiler). Once hot, grill the steak about 6 minutes per side.
• Allow meat to rest 10 minutes before slicing on the bias.
• Drizzle pesto on top and serve.

DINNER TONIGHT: SKIRT STEAK WITH CILANTRO GARLIC SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine the steak spices in a small bowl. Pat the steak dry so that the surface is tacky, then rub the spice mixture into both sides. Turn on the burner to high under the grill pan to get it heating.
• Meanwhile, mince the garlic and mash to a paste with the salt (the flat edge of a chef's knife works well for this). Transfer to a blender or mini food processor with the rest of the sauce ingredients, and blend until smooth.
• Rub the grill pan with a bit of oil, and grill the steak about 5 minutes per side for a typical cut (medium rare). Once it's cooked and rested, slice thinly and drizzle with the sauce.

20 MINUTE STEAK FAJITAS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir together cumin, chili powder, onion powder, salt, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add in 2 tablespoons of olive oil, let heat for a minute, and then add in your sliced bell peppers, onion, and mushrooms. Saute until the vegetables are tender crisp (7-10 minutes).
• During the last two minutes of cooking add in half of your seasoning mix and the minced garlic. Cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the vegetables from the pan and transfer to a serving dish, but keep the skillet hot.
• Return the skillet to high heat. Add the thinly sliced flank steak to the hot skillet and sprinkle in the remainder of the seasoning mixture, and worcestershire sauce. Cook the steak, tossing constantly, until the meat is browned about 2 to 3 minutes for medium rare. Flank steak is best eaten medium rare. For well done, add an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
• When the meat is cooked, add the vegetables back in. Drizzle in lime juice and toss together.
• Serve on a warm tortilla. Serve plain or top with sour cream, cilantro, guacamole, or salsa.

FLANK STEAK WITH CILANTRO-ALMOND PESTO

Steps:

• Prepare grill.
• Combine first 6 ingredients in a blender; process until finely chopped (about 15 seconds).
• Add yogurt and juice; process until smooth.
• Grill steak 6 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
• Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices.
• Serve steak with pesto.