Pounded Flank Steak With Zucchini Salsa Recipes

POUNDED FLANK STEAK WITH ZUCCHINI SALSA

Steps:

• Toss zucchini, vinegar, chopped oregano, and 1/4 cup oil in a medium bowl to combine; season zucchini salsa with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Prepare a grill for high heat. Meanwhile, flatten your steak. Cover a cutting board with a long piece of plastic wrap and set steak on top; fold plastic over steak to cover. Using the smooth side of a meat mallet, pound steak to about 1/2" thick. (Don't hold back; you want it good and roughed up.) Pat steak dry with paper towels; season generously with salt and rub a bit of oil all over. Grill until browned, about 2 minutes per side for medium-rare. (You might not get that much color on this steak because it's so thin, but you don't want it to be overcooked.) Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest 5-10 minutes. Cut in half lengthwise with the grain, then slice thinly against the grain.
• Arrange steak on a platter and spoon half of reserved salsa along with some juices over steak. Top with oregano leaves. Serve remaining salsa alongside.
• Do Ahead
• Zucchini salsa can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

TEX-MEX FLANK STEAK FAJITAS WITH SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• For the Tex-Mex chili rub: Mix together the paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, chipotle chile powder, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Toss the flank steak in a container with the olive oil and lime juice, then rub with the spice mixture. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours before cooking.
• For the squash and zucchini: Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and a pinch of salt and cook until the zucchini is light brown and tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, yellow squash and a pinch of salt, then transfer the cooked squash to the plate. Add the scallions to the skillet and cook, stirring once or twice, until lightly charred. Add the tomato, jalapeno and the cooked zucchini and squash and stir to combine. Add the cilantro and season with salt. Set aside.
• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat and brush the grill grates with oil.
• Grill the flank steak until marked, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and thinly slice.
• Serve with the warm tortillas and toppings.

FLANK STEAK WITH FRESH VEGETABLE SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat a large nonstick saute pan, or preheat a grill or grill pan. Sear the flank steak on both sides for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until medium-rare. Remove steak from heat and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine vegetables, vinegar, olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and mix well.
• Cut steak against the grain into slices. Serve the steak and vegetable salsa with tortillas, chips and avocado, sour cream, and grated Cheddar, if desired.

FLANK STEAK WITH ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Mix soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, vinegar, sugar and five-spice powder in a bowl. Place meat in a shallow dish, cover with mixture, turn, cover and marinate 3 to 5 hours in refrigerator.
• Meanwhile, julienne zucchini lengthwise, preferably using a mandoline for longer strips than in a food processor. Separate into strings, place in a bowl, toss with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and set aside for one hour. Rinse and squeeze dry on paper towels.
• Heat grill. Drain marinade from meat into a saucepan. Grill steak 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium rare. Set aside on a cutting board.
• Heat oil in a skillet. Add garlic and ginger, saute a couple of minutes, add zucchini and stir-fry until wilted. Stir in scallions and cilantro. Season with salt. Spread on a platter. Bring marinade to a simmer. Slice meat thin on the bias and arrange on zucchini. Pour hot marinade over meat and serve.

PULLED FLANK STEAK SALSA STYLE

Steps:

• Place flank pieces into a ziplock bag follow with the next ingredients including and up to garlic.
• Massage into meat.
• Add everything to crock.
• Cook at low for 8 hours.
• Remove meat and shred with forks.
• Place back into crock.
• Serve over rice, in a bun, or in a tortilla with avocado, cheese, sour cream.

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.

STUFFED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a medium bowl, combine the stuffing mix, water and butter or margarine. Mix well and let stand for 5 minutes. Spoon the stuffing onto the steak, leaving a 1 inch border. Add the green onions and the red bell pepper.
• Roll from the long edge of the steak and secure with wooden toothpicks. Place steak seam side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• In a separate small bowl, combine the gravy, wine OR apple juice, garlic and cheese. Mix well and pour over the steak.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, remove from oven and let stand before slicing.