Garlic Flank Steak

It’s grilling season! What isn’t better than a perfectly grilled steak? One that melts in your mouth, is full of flavor, and has you coming back for more? Sorry vegans, vegetarians, and non-meat eaters.

If you’re short on time, Flank Steak should be your go-to. Easy to prep, rich, delicious, juicy, quick to cook, and versatile. Like 5-6 minutes quick! Tacos, fajitas, salad, mashed or baked potatoes, grilled or roasted vegetables, soups – the options are endless!

Steak (red meat in general) contains key nutrients. Zinc, vitamin B12, and complete protein (all the essential amino acids we humans need). Of course, red meat should be eaten in moderation. It can have some adverse effects if eaten in high levels and quantities.

Ingredients

2 lb Flank Steak

4 cloves of garlic – or more if you love garlic as we do

1 tsp cumin powder

1 fresh Jalapeno Pepper deseeded and chopped* see tip below

1/2 c fresh chopped Cilantro or Parsley

2 tbsp The Olive Junction White Garlic Balsamic Vinegar

2 fresh limes juiced – roll on the counter using your palm. Apply pressure to produce more juice inside before juicing

3/4 c The Olive Junction Harvest Garlic Olive Oil

Maldon sea salt flakes to taste – available in store

Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste

Directions

First, find a dish that will fit your Flank Steak perfectly – not too big or small. You want it to lay flat as it marinades. Combine all your ingredients together (minus steak). Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste. Remember, flavors get stronger and more intense over time so make sure to add salt accordingly.

Place your Flank Steak in the dish and turn to coat well. Using a spoon, place some of the marinade on top of your steak and spread it around. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or longer. At the halfway marination mark, remove the steak from the fridge, and turn the steak over in the marinade. Recover and refrigerate until ready to grill or cook in your skillet on the stove.

Remove steak from fridge. Preheat your Bbq or skillet well. Brush with The Olive Junction Harvest Garlic Olive Oil. Remove excess marinade from the steak simply by giving it a light shake. Salt and Pepper on both sides, place directly on the grill and set your timer. Remember, this cut cooks very fast and you really don’t want to overcook it.

Cook for 2 – 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare, only 1-2 minutes more per side for well done.

Place meat on a cutting board, tent with tin foil, and let rest for 5-7 minutes. Thinly cut your Flank Steak across the grain, and gently fan out your slices. Drizzle with our Chimichurri sauce and a sprinkling of Maldon Sea Salt Flakes, and freshly cracked pepper, and enjoy!

*Chili deseeding tip: place chili in between your palms and apply a small amount of pressure, roll the chili gently between them for a few seconds to release the seeds from the pith. Remember to either wear gloves or wash your hands very well after cutting and touching chilis.