Kittys Herbed Flank Steak Recipes

HERB-CRUSTED FLANK STEAK WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND OLIVES

Steps:

• For steak:
• Mix first 6 ingredients in small bowl. Place steaks in large glass baking dish. Brush steaks with olive oil. Rub with herb mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
• For tomatoes:
• Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Season tomatoes to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill steaks until cooked to desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium. Transfer steaks to cutting board. Cover with foil. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Cut steaks across grain into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Arrange steak slices on large platter. Spoon tomatoes with juices over steaks and serve.

SIMPLE BROILED FLANK STEAK WITH HERB OIL

Steps:

• Position an oven rack 5 to 6 inches from the broiler unit, and preheat the broiler. Line a broiler pan or baking sheet with foil, and set the broiler insert on top of the broiler pan if using. Place the pan on the oven rack, and preheat until hot, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mix together 1/4 cup of the oil, parsley, vinegar, garlic, pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Cover the herb oil, and set aside until ready to serve.
• Stir together the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture on both sides of the steak.
• Carefully remove the broiler pan from the oven, put the steak in the center and broil (without turning) until nicely browned and firm, with some give when pressed in the thickest part, 6 to 8 minutes for medium-rare. Let the steak rest for 10 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain, and serve with the herb oil.

SOUTHWEST HERB FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Score steak on both sides; place in large resealable food-storage plastic bag or ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish.
• In medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients; spoon over steak. Seal bag or cover baking dish with plastic wrap. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes.
• Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan with cooking spray. Place steak on pan; brush with liquid from bag or dish. Reserve tomatoes. Broil with top of steak 4 to 6 inches from heat 10 to 15 minutes or until steak is desired doneness, turning once.
• With slotted spoon, spoon tomatoes onto steak; discard remaining liquid. Broil 3 to 5 minutes longer until tomatoes are lightly browned. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices to serve.

HERB-STUFFED GRILLED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In large, shallow nonmetal dish or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix all marinade ingredients. Make pocket in side of flank steak by cutting lengthwise almost but not completely through opposite side. Add steak to marinade; turn to coat. Cover dish or seal bag; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight to marinate.
• In 8-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Stir in garlic and parsley; cook and stir 1 minute. Add bread crumbs and lemon peel; cook and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat.
• Heat grill. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Fill pocket in steak with stuffing. Secure opening with toothpicks.
• Place steak on gas grill over medium heat; cover grill. Cook 12 to 20 minutes, turning once, until steak is desired doneness. Cut steak across grain into 1/2-inch-thick slices.

FLANK STEAK WITH LEMON-LIME HERB SAUCE

Steps:

• Remove the flank steak from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to cooking to bring it to room temperature.
• In a medium bowl, add the scallions, chives, olive oil, basil, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, lime zest, lime juice, mustard, red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Stir to combine and set aside.
• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil onto one side of the steak and use a silicone brush to spread it all over the steak. Sprinkle with a nice pinch of kosher salt and pepper. Transfer the meat to the grill pan, seasoning side down. Drizzle the other side of the steak with a small amount of olive oil and once again brush it to cover and sprinkle with salt and pepper. For medium-rare, cook the steak until the internal temperature is 135 degrees F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove the steak to a plate and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
• Slice the steak against the grain. Add the slices to a platter and spoon on the lemon-lime herb sauce. Serve extra sauce on the side.

HERB GRILLED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Rub steak with garlic, oil, salt, pepper, and oregano.
• Let sit for 30 minutes.
• Grill over hot coals, 5 minutes per side for medium rare.
• Drizzle the beer over meat during last stages of cooking.
• Remove to platter or cutting board and drizzle with the lime juice.
• Let rest at least 5 minutes.
• Slice (thinly) across, and diagonally to the gain.

PEPPERED HERB FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Combine the first 9 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well.
• Place the steak in a large heavy-duty, zip lock bag. Pour the marinade over the steaks; seal the bag securely. Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours, turning occasionally.
• Remove the steaks from the marinade, discarding marinade. Cook, covered with grill lid, over medium-hot coals for 7 to 8 minutes on each side or to desired degree if doneness.
• To serve, slice the steaks diagonally across the grain into thin slices. Garnish, if desired.