Monday, April 14, 2008

flank steak recipe

1/2 cup soy sauce
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp bottled chopped garlic
1 tblsp sesame oil
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 flank steak

In a large plastic bag, combine all ingredients except steak, shake well to mix.
Add flank steak, turn to coat with marinade. Refrigerate overnight, turning bag occasionally. (I usually just marinade for 1/2 a day).
When ready to prepare, preheat the broiler. Snip a corner of the bag with scissors and drain marinade into a small saucepan. Set aside. (I didn't do this part)
On a foil-lined broiling pan, place the flank steak and broil on the highest oven rack for about 4 min per side or to desired doneness.
Remove pan from oven and slice steak diagnolly against the grain.
Boil marinade over med-high heat; reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 min. Serve with the steak.

Note: I've really struggled getting this steak to cook right. If I get the one from Costco, which is much thicker, I broil on low for 7-10 min each side, then kick it up to high for about 2 min. at the end. The thinner one that I made last night broiled on low about 5 min on each side. Then I broiled it on high for another min and a half. I also moved it to the second or third highest rack, instead of the top rack. But I suppose you have to figure out your own oven.

Med-rare = 145 degrees
Medium = 160 degrees

1 comment:

Polly said...

we grilled this last night. it was alright, but i wouldn't say stellar. it did have a nice asian twist. maybe i just didn't like the meat.