Tangy Flank Steak Food

SWEET AND SPICY GRILLED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a food processor, pulse together scallion, ginger, jalapeño, garlic, sugar, lime zest and juice, and sriracha. With the motor running, pour in oil until smooth.
• Season steak with salt. Place in a large bowl and pour marinade over meat. Turn to coat well with the mixture. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
• When you are ready to cook the steak, heat the grill to medium-high heat, or heat the broiler with the rack set 4 inches from the heat source. Transfer meat to the grill and cook, covered, until it reaches the desired doneness (about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare), or broil until charred and done to taste, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Let rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.

SWEET AND TANGY FLANK STEAK (OAMC OR MAKE AHEAD)

Steps:

• Mix together all ingredients except steak together in a bowl. Fold steak into thirds, placing outer edges towards the center. Place steak into a resealable freezer bag. Add marinade and squish around so that all of the steak surface is covered. Place into a second bag, seal and label.
• Freeze steak for up to 2 month. To prepare, remove 2 days ahead and defrost in the fridge.
• To prepare, pre-heat grill or broiler. Remove steak from bag and pour sauce into a small sauce pan. Bring sauce to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Grill or broil steak for 5 minutes per side or until steak reaches 135 degrees. Remove steak from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
• To serve, thinly slice steak across the grain and spoon a bit of sauce on top.
• (if you are not preparing this as a make ahead meal, marinade meat for 2 to 4 hours before cooking.).

TANGY FLANK STEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a small pan, combine the ketchup, water, lemon juice, Worcestershire, celery seed, bay leaves, pepper, and basil.
• Simmer, uncovered, stirring occassionally, for 10 minutes.
• Let marinade cool.
• Meanwhile, use a sharp knife to lightly score both sides of the steak, making diagonal cuts across the steak about 1 inch apart to form a diamond pattern.
• Place meat in a dish and pour cooled marinade over the meat.
• Cover and refrigerate about 24 hours.
• Remove meat to BBQ but save the marinade.
• BBQ meat until done to your liking. (allow about 5 - 7 minutes each side for medium rare).
• Pour marinade into a small pan and heat on the stove until hot and simmering.
• Cut meat across the grain in thin slanting slices.
• Serve with sauce and french bread.

SWEET 'N' TANGY FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• 1. Stir soy sauce, sugar, scallions, sesame oil, sesame seeds, garlic and ginger together in a bowl. Fold the flank steak into thirds. Place in a large resealable plastic food storage bag. Pour the soy sauce and brown sugar mixture into the bag. Seal bag and turn over to cover steak. Place in refrigerator for two hours. Heat grill or broiler. Remove steak from bag. Place marinade in small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Grill or broil steak for 5 minutes per side or until meat registers 135 degrees. Allow meat to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
• 2. To serve, thinly slice meat against the grain and serve with marinade.