Sofrito Seasoned Skillet Flank Steak Recipes

SOFRITO SEASONED SKILLET FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Cut steak in half lengthwise and then into 1/4-inch strips.
• Heat 2 Tbsp.of the dressing in large nonstick skillet. Add steak; brown in 2 batches, 1 to 2 min. on each side. Remove from pan; set aside.
• Add remaining 2 Tbsp. dressing to skillet. Add ham, onion and peppers; cook 5 min. until browned and softened, stirring occassionally. Add tomatoes and steak. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Cook 5 min. or until meat is heated through. Serve immediately over rice.

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.

SOFRITO-MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a shallow glass dish, stir together Garlic-Pepper Sauce, red-wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and olive oil. Add flank steak; spoon some sauce mixture over steak. Cover, and marinate 30 minutes at room temperature or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
• Heat broiler; set rack 4 inches from heat. Transfer steak to a broiler pan, spooning marinade over meat. Broil, without turning, 14 to 16 minutes for medium-rare (135 degrees on an instant-read thermometer). Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

SEASONED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine the first four ingredients; add steak and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 1-2 hours, turning occasionally., Grill steak, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 6-12 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°).

SOFRITO-MARINATED STEAK

Steps:

• For the sofrito: puree onion, bell peppers, cilantro and garlic in a food processor; add olive oil, salt and pepper.
• Spread 1 cup of the sofrito over the flank steak, working it into the scored crevices of the meat with your fingers; allow the meat to marinate for at least 30 minutes but 2-3 hours is best.
• Prepare grill or broiler; grill or broil the meat to the desired doneness, about 8 minutes per side for medium rare.
• Let stand 5 minutes then slice.
• Refrigerate or freeze the rest of the sofrito to use in another dish- it goes really well with sauteed chicken.

SLOPPIED FLANK STEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Sprinkle the beef flank steak with steak seasoning on both sides. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until the oil shimmers, and place the flank steak into the hot oil. Quickly brown the steak on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Set the beef aside.
• Stir brown sugar, onion, red bell pepper, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, and tomato paste together in a slow cooker until the brown sugar dissolves. Place the flank steak into the slow cooker, immersing it in the sauce. Set the cooker on on High and cook 4 hours, or set on Low and cook 8 hours.
• To serve, shred the meat with 2 forks, or remove the meat, chop, and return to the sauce. Toast buns, and serve the sloppied steak on the toasted buns.