Tex Mex Grilled Flank Steak Food

TEX-MEX FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except steak and heat in a medium saucepan, stirring until sugar melts and flavors are combined.
• Marinate meat in the sauce for 4-5 hours or overnight in the refrigerator, turning occasionally.
• Remove meat from the marinade, heat and use as a baste or sauce if you like, and sear meat quickly over high heat, about 1 minute per side, and then lower heat to medium-low and continue cooking about another 5 minutes per side until done to your liking.
• Slice meat on a diagonal against the grain into thin slices.

TEX-MEX GRILLED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Pour all 8 packets of sazon seasoning into a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Add beer, seal, and shake until sazon seasoning is dissolved. Add flank steak and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove steak from the bag and discard marinade.
• Grill steak on the hot grill for about 6 minutes on each side for medium or until desired doneness. Remove steak from gill and let rest 10 minutes. Slice against the grain.

TEX-MEX STEAK BOWLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425˚ F. Make the quinoa: Cook the quinoa as the label directs; fluff with a fork and stir in the cilantro and lime zest. Season with salt.
• Meanwhile, make the vegetables: Toss the sweet potatoes, poblanos and red onion with the olive oil, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until tender and browned around the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Make the steak: Season the steak with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
• Assemble the bowls: Divide the quinoa among 4 shallow bowls. Top with the vegetables, steak, pico de gallo, crema and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Make the marinade: Combine the canola oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, oregano, parsley, rosemary and Worcestershire sauce in a food processor; season with salt and pepper. Pulse until the garlic and herbs are incorporated in the oil.
• Place the steak in a resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the steak and marinate in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes or overnight.
• Make the sauce: Remove the steak from the bag and pour the marinade into a small pan. Bring the marinade to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Preheat a grill to high and oil the grates. Grill the steak 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 to 7 minutes, then slice against the grain. Serve with the herb sauce.

TEX MEX SALAD

Steps:

• To make black bean and corn relish. Combine black beans, corn, red onion and red bell pepper. Pour over vinegar, squeeze the juice of 1/2 of a lime, season with salt and pepper and allow to sit for a half an hour or up to one day.
• For the salad dressing. Combine sour cream, salsa, the juice of half a lime, chile powder, cumin and salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Every salsa is a little different so you may need to add more salsa or add more sour cream to reach the desired consistency for your dressing. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.
• For the main salad. Chop up romaine lettuce. Add avocado, black bean and corn relish, cheese and cilantro. Pour over dressing and toss to combine. Garnish the top with more shredded cheese and cilantro. Serve with cut up slices of lime and tortilla chips.

TEX-MEX FLANK STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 1 cup broth and dried chilis to boil in heavy small saucepan. Cover and let stand 20 minutes. Stem and seed chilies. Rinse. Strain cooking liquid. Transfer chilis, garlic and cumin to blender. Blend until smooth. Remove 1/3 cup puree and reserve. Spread remaining puree over both sides of beef. Season with salt. Place in shallow baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Simmer remaining 1/4 cup broth, onion, fresh chilis and bell pepper in heavy medium skillet until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl and cool. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover vegetables and chill.)
• Preheat broiler. Transfer beef to baking sheet. Broil 5 minutes, turn and broil 3 minutes. Let beef stand 10 minutes. Cut into thin slices. Add any accumulated juices and 1/3 cup salsa to reserved puree.
• For each plate, layer in order: lettuce, salsa, bell pepper mixture, corn, beef, chopped tomato, fresh cilantro, cheese and reserved puree. Garnish with tortilla chips and serve.

SLOW-COOKED TEX-MEX FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown steak on both sides. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker., Add onion to same skillet; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add water to pan; cook 30 seconds, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in remaining ingredients; return to a boil. Pour over steak., Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. Slice steak across the grain; serve with onion mixture.