Grilled Flank Steak With Red Pepper Pesto Recipes

GRILLED FLAT IRON STEAK WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER PESTO

Steps:

• Toss steaks with lemon juice then rub all sides with olive oil. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Let steak stand 10 minutes.
• Grill steaks 8-10 minutes, flipping once until steaks are medium degree of doneness (or your desired doneness) Remove steak from heat and cover loosely with tin foil. Let stand 10 minutes
• Place roasted red peppers, basil, garlic, and Parmesan in a food processor. Pulse pesto while drizzling oil through top until smooth, scraping down sides as necessary. Season pesto with salt and pepper to taste.
• Thinly slice steak against the grain and arrange on top of noodles or rice. Spoon pesto on top and garnish with additional roasted red peppers and fresh basil. Enjoy!

15-MINUTE GRILLED SKIRT STEAK WITH PESTO BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat a large cast-iron grill pan over high heat for 2 minutes. Cut the skirt steak into 4 even pieces, rub with half of the oil and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Cook, turning once, until charred on both sides and at the desired doneness, 6 to 10 minutes for medium-rare (depending on thickness).
• Meanwhile, whisk together the pesto, butter and a pinch of salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• Trim the ends of the asparagus. Toss the asparagus with the remaining oil and a large pinch of salt and pepper. Transfer the steaks to a cutting board to rest for a few minutes. Working in batches if necessary, place the asparagus in a single layer on the grill pan and cook, turning once, until charred in spots and crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
• Divide the steaks and asparagus among 4 plates; top each steak with a dollop of the pesto butter. Serve immediately.

GRILLED SKIRT STEAK WITH RED PEPPERS & ONIONS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first nine ingredients until blended; gradually whisk in oil. Pour 1-1/2 cups marinade into a large resealable plastic bag. Add beef; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., In a large bowl, toss remaining vegetables with 1/4 cup of the reserved marinade. Grill red onions and peppers, covered, over medium heat, 4-6 minutes on each side or until tender. Grill green onions 1-2 minutes on each side or until tender., Drain beef, discarding marinade in bag. Grill, covered, over medium heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°); baste with remaining marinade during the last 4 minutes of cooking. Let steak stand 5 minutes., Chop vegetables into bite-size pieces; transfer to a large bowl. Cut steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices; add to vegetables and toss to combine.

PEPPER STEAK WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER PESTO

Steps:

• Sprinkle both sides of steak with pepper and salt; brush with oil. Heat grill pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add steak; cook 10 to 15 minutes, turning once, or until of desired doneness. Remove steak from pan to cutting board; let stand 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix pesto, roasted peppers and lemon juice. Cut steak into thin slices. Serve with red pepper pesto.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH RED PEPPER PESTO

Steps:

• Mix the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper together, and brush the mixture on the flank steak. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or overnight.
• Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the raw red pepper, shallot, and garlic and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the peppers soften, about 5 minutes.
• Add the roasted red peppers and vinegar and cook for 5 minutes more.
• Remove from heat, cool and stir in the basil and the pine nuts.(this can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. It should be served at room temperature.).
• Preheat the grill to high heat.
• Grill the flank steak for 4 to 8 minutes on each side, depending on the desired doneness. Let the steak rest on a carving plate for 1 or 2 minutes before slicing.
• Slice the steak on the bias and serve it with the red pepper pesto.
• For an Asian twist: Substitute 1 tablespoons soy sauce for the balsamic vinegar. Also, add 1 tsp.minced ginger and Dijon mustard to the marinade.

FLAT IRON STEAK WITH PIQUILLO PEPPER PESTO

Steps:

• For the pesto: Combine the piquillo peppers, macadamia nuts, salt and olive oil in the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed. Spoon the pesto into a bowl and set aside until ready to use.
• For the steak: Remove the flat iron steak from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to cooking. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the steak dry with paper towels and sprinkle all over with the salt. Add the oil to the skillet, swirling to coat the bottom of the pan. Carefully add the steak to the pan and place a foil-wrapped brick or a small cast-iron pan on top of the steak to weight it down. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side. Remove the weight and, using tongs, flip the steak. Cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes for medium-rare to medium doneness. Remove the steak from the pan and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain. Serve with the pesto.