Tuscan Flank Steak Food

GRILLED TUSCAN STEAK WITH LEMON, GARLIC, & ROSEMARY

Steps:

• Add the steaks to an airtight container resealable storage bag. Top with the olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, fresh rosemary sprigs, dried oregano, & crushed red pepper flakes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt & ground black pepper as desired. Use your hands to really rub the herbs & spices into the surface of the steaks. Cover & marinate in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours or up to 2 days.
• About 30 minutes prior to grilling the steaks, pull them out of the refrigerator to let them come up to room temperature. I typically just pull them out of the fridge right before I preheat the grill (Step 3, below). Just before you're ready to toss them on the grill, use paper towel to pat the steak as dry as you possibly can, then season generously with kosher salt - a good rule of thumb is 1 teaspoon per pound of meat - & ground black pepper as desired.
• Preheat the grill for medium-high direct heat grilling, 450-500 degrees F. Once preheated, clean the cooking surface by firmly brushing a wire brush over the grates. (If you do not have access to an outdoor grill, you can also preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.)
• Place the steaks on the grill grates, directly over the heat. Close the grill lid. Grill 3-5 minutes per side. For a nice medium rare, I grill 4 minutes per side, until an instant read thermometer inserted in the steak registers an internal temperature of 115-120 degrees F (refer to blog post above for more guidance on different steak temperatures & cook times), transfer the steaks to a plate & set aside to rest.
• Set the grilled Tuscan-style steaks aside to rest for 5-10 minutes, then carve & serve as desired. We think this grilled Tuscan steak is wonderful as-is, finishing with just a touch of smoky finishing salt, but you can serve it with a vibrant sauce like pesto or Italian-style salsa verde if desired. Pair with your favorite pasta salad & grilled veggies for the ultimate summer dinner! Enjoy!

BRACIOLE

Steps:

• Stir the first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl to blend. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the oil. Season mixture with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Lay the flank steak flat on the work surface. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture evenly over the steak to cover the top evenly. Starting at 1 short end, roll up the steak as for a jelly roll to enclose the filling completely. Using butcher's twine, tie the steak roll to secure. Sprinkle the braciole with salt and pepper.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the braciole and cook until browned on all sides, about 8 minutes. Add the wine to the pan and bring to a boil. Stir in the marinara sauce. Cover partially with foil and bake until the meat is almost tender, turning the braciole and basting with the sauce every 30 minutes. After 1 hour, uncover and continue baking until the meat is tender, about 30 minutes longer. The total cooking time should be about 1 1/2 hours.
• Remove the braciole from the sauce. Using a large sharp knife, cut the braciole crosswise and diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Transfer the slices to plates. Spoon the sauce over and serve.
• In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add celery and carrot and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, and bay leaves and reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and taste for seasoning. If sauce tastes too acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, to round out the flavor.
• Pour half the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.
• If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and then pour 1 to 2 cup portions into plastic freezer bags. Freeze for up to 6 months.

ITALIAN FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing mix, oil and lemon juice. Brush onto both sides of the steak, place in shallow dish. Cover and marinate overnight.
• Preheat your grill or oven, whatever you prefer. Grill or broil to desired doneness.
• 145 medium rare, 160 medium, 170 well done.
• Personal note: this cut of meat is tough, so you MUST slice it thinly, across the grain. Also, it really is best cooked to no more than medium rare. My personal preference is just under med rare.

TUSCAN FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 cup chopped fresh rosemary, garlic, 1/3 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and set marinade aside.
• Pierce the steak with a fork 20 to 30 times. Place in a shallow baking dish. Pour marinade over steak and flip to coat both sides. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours.
• Combine 1/3 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon minced rosemary, 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt in a jar. Cover and shake the dressing to combine. Shake again before using.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove steak from marinade; scrape off any chunks of marinade. Discard used marinade. Season steak with salt and black pepper.
• Place steak on the preheated grill and cook until browned on the outside and red on the inside, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. Place 2 tablespoons of the olive oil-lemon juice dressing in a small bowl. Use rosemary sprig to baste the steak while it cooks. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a steak should read 125 degrees F (52 degrees C) for rare.
• Remove steak to a platter and allow to rest about 6 minutes before slicing. Cut in half lengthwise, then into 1/4-inch-thick slices at an angle against the grain. Drizzle with additional dressing.

ITALIAN FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the salad dressing mixes, oil and lemon juice. Brush over both sides of steak; place in a shallow dish. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. , Grill over medium-hot heat for 4 minutes on each side for medium, 5 minutes on each side for medium-well or until desired doneness is reached.

TUSCAN MARINATED STEAKS

Steps:

• In a small glass or ceramic bowl, combine all ingredients except steaks. Cover, and refrigerate until needed, up to four days.
• In a wide, shallow glass or ceramic bowl, combine the steaks and marinade. Turn the steaks to coat them well. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
• Wipe excess marinade from steaks and discard. Grill to taste.

ITALIAN FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a small saute pan, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, onions, and garlic and cook until translucent. Remove and let cool.
• Tenderize flank steak with a meat mallet and cut into 1/4-inch pieces, approximately 5 by 8 inches long. Lightly season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Place carrots, red bell peppers, sun-dried tomato, and green onions in separate layers over the first 5 inches of the steak lengthwise. Top with garlic and onion mixture, then evenly coat with shredded mozzarella cheese and parsley.
• Roll flank steak, starting with end that has vegetables, firmly without pushing out vegetables. Secure rolled steak with skewers.
• To a rimmed plate stir the flour and Italian seasoning together and dredge the rolled flank steak, coating evenly.
• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
• In a medium saute pan heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and when hot add the rolled flank steak, searing on all sides for about 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown. Remove the flank steak from the pan and place on a baking sheet. Place in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 135 degrees F. on an instant-read thermometer.
• Place the saute pan back on burner and deglaze with the white wine. Stir, and reduce for 2 minutes, then add tomato sauce and chicken stock. Let mixture continue to reduce for 2 more minutes. Remove the steak from the oven and let rest. Slice on the bias 1/2-inch, shingle out, and top with sauce.

STUFFED TUSCAN FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in large ovenproof skillet on medium-high heat. Add vegetables; cook and stir 5 to 7 min. or until crisp-tender. Remove from heat.
• Stir in croutons, water and half the cheese.
• Use sharp knife to partially cut steak horizontally in half, starting at thickest side of steak and being careful not to cut through to opposite side of steak. Open steak. Spread vegetable mixture onto one cut side of steak; roll up, starting at one long side. Tie closed with kitchen string.
• Melt remaining butter in same skillet. Add meat; cook 7 to 8 min. or until evenly browned, turning occasionally. Place skillet in oven.
• Bake 35 min. or until steak is medium doneness (160ºF). Remove from oven. Top steak with remaining cheese; let stand 10 min. Remove and discard string before slicing steak.