Recipes

Marinated Flank Steak

Preparation & Cooking Time: 20 min
Serves: 6

Ingredients

Flank steak is a lean cut of beef which is also very flavourful. This simple recipe is done in two stages: prepare the marinade one day, and cook the next. This is a perfect example of the kind of stress-free entertaining you can do with your gas barbecue.


1 1/2 lb flank steak

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup sugar

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 tbsp lime juice

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced

1 tsp Asian chili sauce

1 tsp black pepper, freshly ground


Method

Rinse and pat dry the flank steak. Score the meat lightly in a 2" diamond pattern, to allow the flavour of the marinade to penetrate.

Combine the remaining ingredients in a heavy resealable Ziploc bag. Place meat in the marinade and cover, or seal and marinate in the refrigerator 6 hours or overnight, turning 2 - 3 times.

Preheat the barbecue on HIGH, and brush the grids with oil to prevent sticking. Place the flank steak on hot grids, and reduce heat to MEDIUM. Grill approximately 5 minutes per side for medium. Allow the steak to rest for 3 - 5 minutes before carving.

Meanwhile, place the marinade in a small heavy saucepan and bring to a boil on the side burner and cook for 2 - 3 minutes.

Carve the steak into thin slices on the diagonal, against the grain. Drizzle the cooked marinade over the meat.