Vaco Argentinean Flank Steak Recipes

ARGENTINIAN GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare grill according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Place onion on baking sheet; brush both sides lightly with oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle both sides of steak with salt and pepper. Place onion and steak directly on grill. Grill onion, turning once, until streaked with dark grill marks, 10 to 12 minutes. Grill steak until well seared and dark brown on side, 5 to 7 minutes. Using tongs, flip steak; continuing grilling on other side until interior of meat is slightly less done than you want it to be when you eat it, 2 to 5 minutes more for rare or medium-rate.
• Transfer steak to cutting board, cover loosely with foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice steak very thing on bias against the grain. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Place onions on platter and arrange meat over onions. Serve with Chimichurri Sauce.
• For Chimichurri Sauce:.
• Process parsley and garlic in the work bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, stopping as necessary to scrape sides of bowl. Until ingredients are chopped fine. Transfer mixture to medium bowl. Whisk in oil, vinegar, pepper flakes, salt and 2 tablespoons water until thoroughly blended. Serve immediately.

STEAK GAUCHO-STYLE WITH ARGENTINIAN CHIMICHURRI SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat a grill.
• Place all chimichurri sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse until well chopped, but not pureed. Reserve.
• Dissolve cayenne pepper and salt in 1 cup hot water. Transfer to a squeeze container.
• Place the steak directly over a hot grill, baste with the chimichurri grilling sauce, and grill until the outer portion of the meat reaches the desired degree of doneness. Remove the steak from the grill and slice long strips from the outer edges of the steak. Instruct guests to pick up a steak slice from the cutting board with their fingers, place it on a slice of baguette, and enjoy. Return the remaining steak to the grill, baste, and grill until more of the steak is cooked. Remove and repeat the slicing and serving procedure until steak is consumed. For extra spicy steak, baste 2 or 3 additional times with the cayenne pepper mixture during grilling process. Spoon chimichurri sauce over steak. (Also brilliant on any grilled fish or chicken)
• Recommended beverage: Argentinian Malbec (red)

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.

ARGENTINE GRILLED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Score the steak 1/4 inch deep on both sides; rub the black pepper on both sides of the steak, amount depending on your tolerance for black pepper! Place in a large shallow dish or a thick ziplock plastic bag. Combine olive oil and the remaining ingredients in a small bowl; stir well.
• Pour the marinade mixture over the steak; cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours.
• Remove the steak from marinade, discarding the marinade.
• Grill, covered, over medium-hot coals (350 to 400 degrees) for 4 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness.
• Let rest for 5 minutes, covered. To serve, slice the steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices. Enjoy!

VACO (ARGENTINEAN FLANK STEAK)

Steps:

• If you've got a piece of meat with a lot of fat, score the meat on both sides.
• Lightly season with sea salt; alternatively, you could rub the meat with chimichurri before grilling.
• Grilling time will depend upon the thickness of your individual piece of meat, but cook to an internal temperature of 120 degrees F for medium rare.
• Let side a few minutes, then slice against the grain.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK ARGENTINE

Steps:

• Put broth, oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, red pepper, onion, and parsley in large zip lock plastic bag.
• Seal bag tightly and shake to mix Chimichurri sauce.
• Rub steak on both sides with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and then put steak into bag and close.
• Refrigerate at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours, turning bag one time.
• Meanwhile, place a wire cookling rack over paper towels.
• Cut potatoes lenghtwise, do not peel, into 1/2 inch thick slices.
• Bring potatoes, remaining salt and pepper and enough water to cover to a boil in large saucepan over high heat.
• Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are almost tender, about 10 minutes, transfer potatoes back to rack.
• Lightly coat potatoes on both sides with veggie cooking spray, butter or olive oil flavoured.
• Remove steak from sauce.
• Boil sauce vigorously in small saucepan 3 minutes, stirring constantly, remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, coat grill pan with veggie spray and set over medium high heat.
• Cook steak and potatoes until steak is done to taste, 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium rare, 4 to 5 minutes for medium; and potatoes are crispy, about 4 minutes per side.
• Thinly slice steak across the grain.
• Divide potato and steak slices among 4 plates.
• Spoon about 2 tablespoons warm Chimichurri sauce over each serving.

ARGENTINEAN STUFFED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Place steak in shallow glass dish or large resealable plastic bag. Top with onions and steak sauce; cover. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to marinate.
• Remove steak from marinade; reserve marinade for later use. Place steak on cutting board; cover with plastic wrap. Pound with rolling pin or meat mallet until slightly flattened. Remove plastic wrap. Combine dressing, parsley and garlic; spread evenly onto steak. Top with peppers and potatoes. Roll up tightly, starting at one of the short ends. Tie securely with kitchen string at 2-inch intervals.
• Cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat. Remove bacon from skillet, reserving drippings in skillet. Set bacon aside. Add steak to skillet; cook until browned on all sides, turning occasionally. Add broth, bay leaf and reserved marinade; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 1 hour or until steak is cooked through and potatoes are tender, turning every 15 min. Transfer steak to cutting board; let stand 10 min. Remove string; cut steak into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Remove and discard bay leaf. Spoon broth mixture over steak slices; sprinkle with the reserved bacon.