Flank steak is called so because it is the meat of the cow that is taken from its side, below the area of the ribs. Flank steak is a thin and fairly wide cut— at its thickest point. It is only 1 to 1-1/2 inches and is thinner toward one of its end. This implies that flank steak cooks quite quickly and the tapered, wide shape makes it a perfect choice when the cooking is done for a crowd – there is a large amount of meat to share and the same cut provides both the well-done slices as well as the rare slices, therefore keeping everyone happy. Read on to know how to cook flank steak.
Tasty Flank Steak with Balsamic BBQ Sauce
Ingredient
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Balsamic vinegar |
3 cups |
Ancho chili powder |
2 tbsp. |
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Canola oil |
4 tbsp. |
Paprika |
1 tbsp. |
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Spanish onion, coarsely chopped |
1 medium |
Garlic, coarsely chopped |
3 cloves |
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Ketchup |
1 cup |
Water |
1/3 cup |
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Chipotle chile in adobo, chopped |
1 can |
Worcestershire sauce |
1 tbsp. |
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Red wine vinegar |
1 tbsp. |
Dark brown sugar |
2 tbsp. |
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Honey |
1 tbsp. |
Dijon mustard |
1 heaping tbsp. |
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Molasses |
1 tbsp. |
Flank steak |
1 (2-lbs.) |
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Salt |
a pinch |
Freshly ground pepper |
a pinch and more for seasoning |
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For cheesy bread |
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French baguette, sliced |
1 |
Scallions |
sliced for garnishing |
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Monterey jack cheese |
1 cup, grated |
Freshly ground black pepper |
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Olive oil |
Salt |
Directions
This is a magical recipe that answers how to cook flank steak perfectly, which takes about 2 hours and 5 minutes in total to make 4 servings.
Make the sauce
● Put a small saucepan over medium high heat and pour the balsamic vinegar into it. Simmer it and cook it till it is reduced to 1 cup. Cool and set aside.
● Heat 2 tbsp. of oil in a heavy bottomed pan over medium high heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until soft or for 3-4 minutes. Now add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
● Add water and ketchup and cook till the mixture boils. Now reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5-6 minutes.
● Now add the remaining ingredients and the reduced balsamic vinegar and cook until the mixture is thickened for around 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
● Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture to form a smooth sauce and season with pepper and salt, to taste. Cool and pour in a bowl. Store the sauce in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator, where it will keep for 1 week.
Gill the steak
● Now heat the grill to high. Take the remaining 2 tbsp. of oil to lightly brush on the flank steak. Use liberal amounts of salt and pepper to season it.
● Place in the grill and grill each side for 4 minute each or until golden brown. Move the steak to a cooler area of the grill where there is no direct heat.
● Cover with the sauce and turn several times to cook from both sides and cook until it is medium-rare, for about 15 minutes.
● Remove to a cutting board and loosely cover with foil. Let it rest for 10 minutes, before slicing it into thin pieces.
Prepare the bread
● Brush both sides of the bread with olive oil. Use pepper and salt to season it and place on the grill and grill from both sides.
● Remove the bread and put grated Monterey Jack cheese onto it. Place the slices on an aluminum foil and again grill until the cheese melts. Transfer to a serving plate.
The last step – put the slices of flank steak on the grilled bread. Garnish with scallions and serve.
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