Tangy Flank Steak Sandwiches Recipes

TANGY FLANK STEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a small pan, combine the ketchup, water, lemon juice, Worcestershire, celery seed, bay leaves, pepper, and basil.
• Simmer, uncovered, stirring occassionally, for 10 minutes.
• Let marinade cool.
• Meanwhile, use a sharp knife to lightly score both sides of the steak, making diagonal cuts across the steak about 1 inch apart to form a diamond pattern.
• Place meat in a dish and pour cooled marinade over the meat.
• Cover and refrigerate about 24 hours.
• Remove meat to BBQ but save the marinade.
• BBQ meat until done to your liking. (allow about 5 - 7 minutes each side for medium rare).
• Pour marinade into a small pan and heat on the stove until hot and simmering.
• Cut meat across the grain in thin slanting slices.
• Serve with sauce and french bread.

SLOPPIED FLANK STEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Sprinkle the beef flank steak with steak seasoning on both sides. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until the oil shimmers, and place the flank steak into the hot oil. Quickly brown the steak on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Set the beef aside.
• Stir brown sugar, onion, red bell pepper, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, and tomato paste together in a slow cooker until the brown sugar dissolves. Place the flank steak into the slow cooker, immersing it in the sauce. Set the cooker on on High and cook 4 hours, or set on Low and cook 8 hours.
• To serve, shred the meat with 2 forks, or remove the meat, chop, and return to the sauce. Toast buns, and serve the sloppied steak on the toasted buns.

MARINATED FLANK STEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine onion, juices, cumin, and garlic in a shallow dish. Add steak, and let stand, turning once, for 20 minutes.
• Preheat a grill pan to medium-high and oven to 400 degrees. Pat steak dry, and season with salt and pepper. Grill to desired doneness, 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest.
• Grill onion for 2 to 3 minutes. Discard marinade.
• Butter bread. Grill, buttered side down, for 2 minutes. Place cheese on bottom halves, and bake in oven until melted.
• Slice steak thinly, against the grain. Top cheese with pickle, steak, onion, and bread. Halve each sandwich, and serve.

TANGY FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Cut flank steak in half if needed to fit in crock pot.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown flank steak in oil.
• Place in crock pot.
• In skillet, place onion, green chilies if desired, water, vinegar, chili powder, garlic powder, sugar, salt and pepper.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to loosen browned bits from bottom of skillet.
• Pour over meat.
• Cover and cook on high for 3 to 3 1/2 hours or on low for 6 to 7 hours or until meat is very tender.
• Transfer meat to a warm platter.
• Slice meat diagonally.
• Remove onion from slow cooker with a slotted spoon and arrange around meat.
• If desired, baste with juices.

SWEET AND TANGY FLANK STEAK (OAMC OR MAKE AHEAD)

Steps:

• Mix together all ingredients except steak together in a bowl. Fold steak into thirds, placing outer edges towards the center. Place steak into a resealable freezer bag. Add marinade and squish around so that all of the steak surface is covered. Place into a second bag, seal and label.
• Freeze steak for up to 2 month. To prepare, remove 2 days ahead and defrost in the fridge.
• To prepare, pre-heat grill or broiler. Remove steak from bag and pour sauce into a small sauce pan. Bring sauce to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Grill or broil steak for 5 minutes per side or until steak reaches 135 degrees. Remove steak from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
• To serve, thinly slice steak across the grain and spoon a bit of sauce on top.
• (if you are not preparing this as a make ahead meal, marinade meat for 2 to 4 hours before cooking.).

HOT 'N' SPICY FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients. Pour 1/3 cup marinade into a shallow dish; add steak and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 1-3 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Lightly coat the grill rack. Grill steak, uncovered, 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°), basting frequently with remaining marinade. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Thinly slice steak across the grain.

FLANK STEAK SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the onion, wine, soy sauce, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2-1/2 teaspoons garlic, mustard and ginger. Pour 1-3/4 cups into a shallow dish; add steak, turn to coat and cover. Pour remaining marinade into another shallow dish resealable; add the peppers and onion, turn to coat and cover. Refrigerate both for 3 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade from steak. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Drain and discard marinade from vegetables. Place in a grill basket. Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 9-11 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. , In a small bowl, combine the pepper, and remaining oil and garlic; brush over cut sides of rolls. Place cut side down on grill for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. , Thinly slice steak across the grain; place on bun bottoms. Top with vegetables and bun tops. Serve immediately.