Southwestern Flank Steak Recipes

SOUTHWEST STEAK

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the first seven ingredients; spread over both sides of steaks. Place in a large resealable plastic bag; refrigerate 6 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., Grill steaks, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-9 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Let steaks stand 5 minutes. Thinly slice across the grain.

SOUTHWEST FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; rub over steak., On a greased grill rack, grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Let stand for 5 minutes. To serve, thinly slice across the grain.

SOUTHWESTERN FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl; stir well. Place the steak in a large heavy-duty, zip-top plastic bag. Pour the marinade mixture over the steak. Seal the bag securely, and place it in a large bowl. Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours, turning occasionally.
• Remove the steak from the marinade, discarding the marinade. Spread the spinach over the steak to within 1/2 inch of edges. Top with the red peppers and onions.
• Combine the chiles, garlic, cumin and chili powder. Spread the chile mixture over the pepper and onion layer. Sprinkle with cheese. Roll the steak, starting at the short side. Secure with a heavy string at 2 inch intervals. Place in a shallow roasting pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

ROLLED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 400º.
• In a small sauce pan cover the garlic cloves with water and simmer until softened- about 20 minutes; add more water if necessary.
• Drain and let cool.
• Combine softened garlic, croutons, parsley, salt and olive oil a small bowl or mortar and crush ingredients till a coarse paste is formed.
• Spoon paste on top of flank steak.
• Roll steak with the grain (lengthwise) and tie approximately every 2 inches with kitchen string to hold position of roll.
• (Steak will look similar to a jelly roll with the garlic and crouton mixture inside the roll.) Melt butter in skillet and sauté the steak on all sides till lightly brown.
• Place steak in oven-proof pan and bake in 400º oven for 10 minutes.
• Reduce heat to 225º and continue roasting for approximately 1 1/2 hours.
• To serve- slice the flank steak across the grain in approximately two inch rounds, remove strings, and drizzle lightly with olive oil if desired.
• Garnish each round with parsley.