Flank Steak With Black Bean Salsa Recipes

FLANK STEAK WITH BLACK BEAN SALSA

Steps:

• Mix dressing and half the lime juice. Pour over meat in shallow dish; turn to coat both sides of each steak. Refrigerate 30 min. to marinate.
• Meanwhile, mix remaining lime juice and barbecue sauce in medium bowl. Stir in all remaining ingredients.
• Heat grill to medium heat. Remove meat from marinade; discard marinade. Grill steak 17 to 21 min. or until medium doneness (160ºF), turning occasionally. Transfer to cutting board. Let stand 5 min. Cut steak across the grain into thin slices. Serve with bean salsa.

MAIN CHALLENGE: SKIRT STEAK TOSTADA WITH BLACK BEANS AND MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• For the steak: In a large shallow bowl or baking dish whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, onion, habanero, and salt and pepper, to taste. Add the skirt steak, cover and refrigerate. Marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably several hours.
• For the beans: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine all ingredients and let simmer for 20 minutes.
• For the tostadas: Heat about 3 inches of oil in a large pot to about 350 degrees F. Carefully slide 1 tortilla into the oil and fry until crisp, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
• Preheat a grill pan or grill to medium-high. Remove the skirt steak from the bowl or baking dish and discard the marinade. Place the steak on the grill and grill about 4 to 6 minutes for medium-rare to medium. Remove from grill to a cutting board and let rest for about 5 minutes. Slice into thin pieces at a diagonal.
• To serve: Place fried tortillas on a large platter or individual plates. Spoon some of the black bean mixture in the middle of the tortillas. Top with steak slices and the Mango Salsa. Garnish with sour cream and your choice of grated cheese, if desired.
• In a bowl, combine all ingredients and set aside for 10 to 20 minutes for the flavors to marry.

SLOW-COOKER FLANK STEAK FAJITAS

Steps:

• Place the first 5 ingredients in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour beer over top. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours., Remove beef from slow cooker. Strain vegetable mixture; return vegetables to slow cooker. (Discard cooking juices or save for another use.) Shred beef with 2 forks; add to vegetables and heat through. Serve in tortillas with pico de gallo and cilantro.

FLANK STEAK WITH BLACK BEANS AND SLAW

Steps:

• Sprinkle the steak with 2 teaspoons chili powder and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak; cook about 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Meanwhile, make the slaw: Toss the cabbage with the lime juice, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons cilantro, the remaining 1 teaspoon chili powder, and salt to taste. Chill until ready to serve. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and tomato paste and cook, stirring, until the onion is soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth and beans and bring to a simmer. Coarsely mash the beans with a spoon; continue cooking until slightly thickened, about 4 more minutes. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro and salt to taste. Slice the steak; top with the black beans and serve with the slaw.
• Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

CHIPOTLE FLANK STEAK WITH BLACK BEAN-AVOCADO SALSA

Steps:

• Combine all salsa ingredients in medium nonreactive bowl. Let stand at room temperature 2 hours before serving.
• Combine all steak ingredients except steak and oil in small bowl. Brush both sides of steak with oil; sprinkle with rub.
• Heat grill. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or coals 6 to 8 minutes for medium-rare, turning once. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.
• Slice across the grain into 1/2-inch slices. Serve with salsa.