Flank Steak

Marinated Flank Steak

This irreplaceable recipe is fit for steak lovers. If you are thinking of making flank stake this valentines day and you haven`t come up with a recipe try this marinated flank steak recipe and impress yourself and your loved ones. This marinated flank steak recipe is simple and easy to make, by both first timers and pros. Having steak, is lovely and romantic dish for valentines day, this marinated flank steak recipe will leave and ever lasting impression and is a dish that can also be enjoyed on its own as well as with any meal (e.g. your healthy lunch meal), goes well with any type of salad.

Ingredients

1 small red onion, quartered
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup capers, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 pounds flank steak
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Instructions

Sliver one-quarter of the onion and set aside.
Chop the rest of the onion.
Mix it in a bowl with the vinegar, capers, oregano, and garlic.
Combine 1/4 cup of this mixture with the slivered onions and set aside.
Sprinkle both sides of the steak with the salt and pepper; prick well with a fork.
In a large zip-top food-storage bag, combine the steak with the remaining onion mixture.
Marinate for 1 hour or overnight.
Heat the grill or the broiler, positioning the oven broiler rack both at the meat on the rack in the pan, 4″ from the heat source.
Remove the meat from the marinade, and place on the grill over direct heat or on an oven rack set in the broiler pan.
Discard the marinade.
Grill or broil for 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing.
Place the meat on a platter and pour the reserved onion mixture over the steak.