Flank Steak With Jalapeno Olive Tapenade Recipes

FLANK STEAK WITH JALAPENO & OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• Preheat barbecue to high heat.
• Brush grill with medium coat of oil.(Charcoal grills-before heating/gas grills- after heating.).
• Rinse olives and drain well.
• Mix olives, garlic, parsley, rosemary, and olive oil in blender or food processor until mixture forms a fine paste.
• Separate 1/2 cup to spread on steak.
• Rinse flank steak and pat dry.
• With tip of sharp knife, make shallow diagonal cuts about 1 inch apart on one side of the steak. Then make perpendicular cuts over the first ones to make a diamond pattern.
• Repeat cuts on reverse side of steak.
• Spread 1/2 cup of the olive tapenade paste over both sides of the steak, coating evenly.
• Place on grill; close lid.
• Cook until browned, 8-10 minutes.
• Turn steak and continue to cook until desired doneness. (about 2 minutes for rare, 4 minutes for medium-rare.).
• Remove to clean platter; let reast 5 minutes.
• Cut in thin, slanting slices across the grain.
• Serve.
• Extra tapenade that was not used on steak can be served on the side on toasted baguettes or mix with softened cream cheese for a delicious veggie dip.

FLANK STEAK SALAD WITH JALAPENO POPPERS

Steps:

• For the steak salad:
• Rub the flank steak on both sides with salt and pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy skillet on high heat and cook the steak on one side for 5 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side for 5 more minutes for medium-rare. Keep warm.
• Meanwhile combine the red onion, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocados, cilantro, mint, lime juice, and olive oil in a bowl and mix well. Season the salad with salt, and pepper, to taste and set aside.
• For the jalapeno poppers:
• Heat oil in a deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed skillet to 350 degrees F.
• Carefully slice down the side of the peppers and remove the seeds. Set aside.
• In a bowl, combine all the grated cheeses, season with pepper, to taste and stuff the peppers. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, egg, and beer to form a batter. Dip the stuffed peppers in the batter and fry in a deep fryer or in a heavy skillet for about 5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
• Slice the flank steak. Pile the salad on a plate with slices of flank steak, and top with 1 popper, sliced in half.

GRILLED STEAK WITH TAPENADE

Steps:

• Preheat a grill or grill pan to high. Pulse the olives, shallot, garlic, rosemary, red pepper flakes, 2 tablespoons olive oil and the juice of 1/2 lemon in a food processor; season with salt and pepper.
• Pierce the steak all over with a fork and season with salt and pepper. Rub 1 heaping tablespoon olive mixture all over the steak, then set aside, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, toss the remaining olive mixture with the tomatoes, parsley, the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and the juice of the remaining 1/2 lemon in a small bowl.
• Grill the steak until browned on one side, about 7 minutes. Flip and cook about 7 more minutes for medium rare. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Cut in half; reserve one half for steak sandwiches. Thinly slice the remaining steak against the grain and top with the olive-tomato tapenade.

LIME JALAPENO GARLIC FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Mix ingredients together and pour over flank steak; marinate for 1 hour in fridge.
• Remove flank steak, brushing off excess marinade and any pieces of garlic.
• Grill over high heat until rare or medium rare inside, or sear over high heat in a hot nonstick skillet.
• You want to make sure the heat is as high as it will go, so the steak doesn't water out and "boil" instead of sear.
• The grill really works the best.
• Let the meat rest for 15 minutes, slice thinly across the grain.

GRILLED FLATIRON STEAKS WITH TOMATOES AND TAPENADE

Steps:

• For tapenade:
• Stir 1/3 cup olive oil, next 4 ingredients, and anchovy, if using, in a small bowl. Add more olive oil for a thinner tapenade, if desired. (For a smoother sauce, purée tapenade in a food processor or blender.) Set aside.
• For steak:
• Place steak in a large baking dish and season generously with salt. Stir orange zest and juice and remaining 6 ingredients in a small bowl to combine. Spread mixture evenly over both sides of steak and let marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.
• Build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. Grill steak, turning once, until nicely charred, about 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Transfer to a carving board and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
• For tomatoes:
• Arrange tomatoes on a serving platter. Scatter shallot and parsley over; drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. In a medium bowl, toss watercress with 1 tablespoon each oil and lemon juice. Season watercress to taste with salt.
• Mound watercress on platter. Slice steak against the grain; transfer to platter with tomatoes and watercress. Spoon tapenade on steak and serve alongside.

OLIVE-STUFFED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• To make the stuffing: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook until aromatic, a few minutes more. Remove from the heat, and transfer to a bowl. Stir in the olives, herbs, pine nuts, and currants. Set aside to cool.
• To prepare the flank steaks for stuffing; place one of the steaks on a work surface, cover it loosely with a piece of plastic wrap, and use a meat pounder to pound the steak until about 1/3 inch thick. Using a sharp knife, score the steak in a crisscross pattern, making 3 to 4 shallow cuts in each direction, being sure not to cut all the way through. Turn the steak over, and spread half the stuffing evenly over the unscored surface of the steak. Roll up the steak lengthwise, like a jelly roll. Using kitchen twine, tightly tie the steak to keep it securely rolled up. Season with salt and pepper. Repeat with the remaining steak and stuffing.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Pour about 2 tablespoons of oil into a large roasting pan. Place over two burners over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the steaks and sear on all sides, turning with tongs, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove steaks from pan, transfer to a plate, and set aside. Discard any fat in the pan and scrape out and discard any burned bits that may have escaped from the stuffing. Return the steaks to the pan, place in the oven, and roast, uncovered, for 7 to 8 minutes. Turn the steaks, and continue to roast until the internal temperature of the steaks reads between 120 degrees.and 130 degrees.on an instant-read thermometer, about 8 minutes.
• Remove pan from oven and allow the steaks to rest for 5 to 8 minutes. Cut, and remove the twine. Transfer steaks to a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut them into slices 1/2 to 3/4 inch. Arrange the slices on a platter, and pour any accumulated pan juices over the top. Serve with tomato confit.

JALAPENO STEAK

Steps:

• Combine jalapenos, garlic, pepper, salt, lime juice and oregano in a blender. Blend until smooth.
• Place steak in a shallow pan or large resealable plastic bag. Pour jalapeno marinade over the steak, and turn to coat. Cover pan or seal bag; marinate in the refrigerator 8 hours or overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grill grate.
• Drain and discard marinade. Grill steak 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.

5-MINUTE OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• Combine green olives, Kalamata olives, capers, olive oil, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, salt, oregano, and pepper in a food processor. Pulse 5 to 10 times until all ingredients are chopped and well combined.