Flank steak, cooked medium rare, is such a treat. This recipe is easy to prepare and satisfying, especially when served with horseradish mashed potatoes. Ans because it is grilled quickly, you are not spending hours fussing over a stove. Since flank steak is not an expensive cut of beef, it's affordable enough to make for a crowd. Though this recipe contains a minimal amount of garlic, you may still wish to cook without it. Soothing gingerroot and cilantro may also offset the effects of garlic.
- 3-4 pounds flank steak
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh minced gingerroot
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- Place uncut flank steak into a large dish or plastic zipper bag to marinate
- Combine remaining ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk well. Pour this mixture over the meat and turn the meat until it is well coated. Marinate meat, turning occasionally 2 hours or up to overnight
- Heal grill to medium-high. Remove the meat from the marinade and grill for 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or longer for less rare beef.
- Let stand a minute or two before cutting the steak into 1/4-inch slices against the grains