Shaker Flank Steak Food

FLANK STEAK WITH SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put the potatoes in a medium pot and cover with cold water by 1 inch; season with salt. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes; drain.
• Meanwhile, combine the parsley, scallion, jalapeno, garlic, lemon zest and juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a mini food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season the steak with salt and pepper. Add to the skillet and cook until browned, 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the potatoes to the same skillet; gently smash the potatoes with the back of a wooden spoon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and slightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Thinly slice the steak against the grain. Top with the parsley sauce and serve with the potatoes.

MATAMBRE - ARGENTINIAN STUFFED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Prepare grill: Prepare your grill for cooking over medium direct heat.
• Butterfly the flank steak: Using a sharp knife slice it and open it up like a book (see instructions above for how to butterfly a flank steak). If you want to make the meat thinner, you can pound it with a mallet to flatten it out and even out the thickness
• Make chimichurri: In a small bowl mix together the olive oil, cilantro, parsley, garlic, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes.
• Spread sauce over steak: Spread the cilantro and parsley mixture over the flank steak, and brush it evenly over the entire surface of the steak.
• Assemble matambre: Arrange the quartered eggs in 3 rows across the flank steak at different intervals. Repeat with the sliced peppers. Carefully roll the meat up over the filling, I did it from left to right, across the grain, jelly roll style. Tie with butcher's twine to hold it together. Season the outside of the roll generously with salt and pepper.
• Grill: The temperature on your grill should read around 400 F degrees. Place the roll on the grill and grill on both sides for about 4 or 5 minutes per side, about 20 minutes in total.
• Rest: Let the roll rest for 15 minutes before slicing into it.

FLANK STEAK MARINADE

Steps:

• Score the flank steak by making shallow crisscross cuts on both sides.
• Place the olive oil, light brown sugar, red wine, soy sauce, onion powder, honey, green onions, garlic cloves, garlic vinegar, ground ginger, and garlic powder in a blender. Puree until smooth; pour mixture into a resealable plastic bag. Add the steak, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Allow the flank steak to rest at room temperature for 20 minutes. Remove the steak from the marinade, and shake off excess. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes; set aside.
• Grill the steak on the preheated grill until it starts to firm, and is reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 7 minutes per side, basting often with the sterilized marinade. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C).

FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• 1. Combine the marinade ingredients in a nonreactive bowl. Add the flank steaks and coat well with the marinade.
• 2. Marinate the steaks, covered, in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or overnight, turning once. Remove from the marinade and pat dry.
• 3. Broil or grill the steaks over high heat, 3 inches from the heat source, for 4 minutes per side for medium-rare meat. Remove to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes.
• 4. To serve, slice thinly on the diagonal and arrange on a board or platter.

THE BEST MARINATED GRILLED FLANK STEAK RECIPE

Steps:

• To a small food processor add garlic clove, fresh cilantro, red wine vinegar, lime juice, olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste. Blend until cilantro is finely diced.
• Add flank steak to a large ziplock bag or medium bowl. Pour 3/4 of marinade over steak, reserve remaining marinade for later. Move steak around to cover in marinade. Let sit for 1 hour or overnight (for best results)
• Heat grill to medium high heat, about 375-400 degrees F.
• Spray grill grates with cooking spray or rub down with oil soaked rag.
• Place marinaded flank steak on grill. Grill each side for 4-5 minutes.
• Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes to let the juices redistribute.
• Slice and serve with remaining marinade.

JUICY MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Place flank steak in an 11 inch x 7 inch x 2 inch glass dish.
• Combine remaining ingredients; pour over meat.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, turning once or twice. Remove meat; discard marinade.
• Grill over hot coals until meat reaches desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-well.
• Slice into thin strips across the grain to serve.

SHAKER FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Mix together the flour,salt and pepper.
• Lightly score both sides of the steak, then coat in the flour mixture.
• In a heavy skillet heat the oil over medium high heat. Brown the steak on both sides. About 5 minutes per side. Transfer steak to a plate.
• To the skillet add peppers, celery, green onions, carrot and thyme. Saute for 5 minutes.
• Add ketchup, water and lemon juice and browned steak. Bring to a boil.
• Lower heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
• To serve, slice the steak diagonally across the grain about 1/4 inch thick. Arrange on platter and spoon sauce over steak.

TAMI'S YUMMY FLANK STEAK MARINADE

Steps:

• Mix first 7 ingredients*** I use my trusty Tupperware Shaker!
• Take a sharp knife and pierce meat along the grain on both sides.
• Mix ginger, onion and garlic and rub on both sides.
• Place in large glass dish and pour marinade over and refrigerate for 8-10 hours, Turning once.

CARTHAGENIAN FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, except steak, in a jumbo ziplock bag that has been placed in a glass bowl for support. After scoring the flank steak place it in the bag. Seal the bag and refrigerate at least 20 minutes or up to overnight.
• Heat the grill or a grill pan on the stove. Remove the flank steak from the bag and pat dry with paper towels. Grill 4 to 5 minutes per side or until done to taste. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before carving before serving.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK ARGENTINE

Steps:

• Put broth, oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, red pepper, onion, and parsley in large zip lock plastic bag.
• Seal bag tightly and shake to mix Chimichurri sauce.
• Rub steak on both sides with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and then put steak into bag and close.
• Refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, turning bag one time.
• Meanwhile, place a wire cookling rack over paper towels.
• Cut potatoes lenghtwise, do not peel, into 1/2 inch thick slices.
• Bring potatoes, remaining salt and pepper and enough water to cover to a boil in large saucepan over high heat.
• Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are almost tender, about 10 minutes, transfer potatoes back to rack.
• Lightly coat potatoes on both sides with veggie cooking spray, butter or olive oil flavoured.
• Remove steak from sauce.
• Boil sauce vigorously in small saucepan 3 minutes, stirring constantly, remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, coat grill pan with veggie spray and set over medium high heat.
• Cook steak and potatoes until steak is done to taste, 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium rare, 4 to 5 minutes for medium; and potatoes are crispy, about 4 minutes per side.
• Thinly slice steak across the grain.
• Divide potato and steak slices among 4 plates.
• Spoon about 2 tablespoons warm Chimichurri sauce over each serving.

EDDIE JACKSON'S FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• To make the marinade, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, oregano, parsley, rosemary, Worcestershire and some salt and pepper in a food processor and pulse until the garlic and herbs are incorporated in the oil.
• Place the steaks in a ziptop bag, pour the marinade over the steaks and marinate at least 30 minutes and up to overnight.
• Before grilling, remove the steaks from the bag and pour the remaining marinade into a small pan. Bring the marinade to a boil, lower to a simmer and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Use this sauce to drizzle on the steaks as soon as you remove them from the grill.
• Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for high heat. When up to temperature, grease the grates with a little oil, then place the steaks over the hottest part of the grill. Depending on the thickness of the steaks and the temperature of the grill, the steaks should grill about 3 minutes per side for medium rare (flank steak is best served medium rare). Remove the steaks from the grill, drizzle with the sauce and let them rest for 5 to 7 minutes.

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.

TRAEGER REVERSE SEARED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat your wood-pellet grill to 225°.
• Combine the Steak Rub ingredients in a small dish, and then liberally rub both steaks with the seasonings.
• Place the steaks on the preheated grill, close the lid, and let cook until the steak is 10 degrees under your desired finished temp. See notes below for chart on when to pull.
• Crank the grill up to high and let it heat with the steak off the grill and tented with foil to keep warm.
• Once the grill is heated as hot as it will go (450-500° ideally), place the steaks back on and grill for 2-3 minutes per side.
• Remove and serve immediately with a pat of butter on top.