The Anti-Chicken Fingers Movement ~ Grilled Flank Steak with Tomatoes, Red Onion & Basalmic

Now, after my grilled flank steak fajitas last week, I decided I love flank steak.  Yes, it's a little pricey.  But, it's well worth the money because it's amazing and it's pretty large; they normally come in a 2lb package.  This steak was delicious!  

• 2 lb flank steak, fat trimmed

• kosher salt and fresh pepper

• garlic powder

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 2 tbsp balsamic

• 1/3 cup red onion, chopped

• 3-4 tomatoes, chopped (about 3 1/2 cups)

• 1 tbsp fresh herbs such as oregano, basil or parsley
• Veggies or side dish desired, I used zucchini, yellow pepper & squash

Pierce steak all over with a fork. Season generously with salt, pepper and garlic powder and set aside about 10 minutes at room temperature.
In a large bowl, combine onions, olive oil, balsamic, salt and pepper. Let onions sit a few minutes with the salt and balsamic to mellow a bit. Combine with tomatoes and fresh herbs and adjust seasoning if needed.

Heat grill or broiler on high heat. Cook steak about 7 minutes on each side for medium rare or longer to taste. Remove from grill and let it rest on a plate for about 5 minutes before slicing. 

Slice steak think on the diagonal; top with tomatoes and serve with your choice of grilled veggies or potatoes.

Happy Eating Friends! ~Trina

The Anti-Chicken Fingers Movement ~ Grilled Steak Fajitas with Flank Steak

This is a new recipe I tried with flank steak.  I have discovered, I love flank steak!  It's delicious cooked on the grill, nice and tender.  The key is heating the grill on high, getting it over 400 degrees, then before putting the steak on, reducing the heat to low to cook slowly.  You don't want to overcook fajita meat, so it will be red.  This will be my new go-to for fajita cooking.  Delicious, healthy and light.

Ingredients:


For the Steak

• 2 lbs flank steak, trimmed of fat
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tbsp cumin (or to taste)
• 2 scallions, sliced (optional)
• salt + fresh pepper to taste

 For the Onions and Peppers 

• 3 medium onions, sliced into long strips
• 3 bell peppers (I used multi-colors), sliced into strips
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• salt + fresh pepper to taste

• 12 7" wheat tortillas, or healthy white ones packed with fiber such as La Tortilla Factory Low Carb High Fiber

Don't forget avocados, light sour cream, or anything else you like to serve with fajitas normally!

I season the steak a few hours ahead. Pierce steak with a fork all over to tenderize. Season steak with cumin, garlic, scallions, salt and pepper. Allow steak to sit at room tempurature at least 10 minutes before grilling. 


In a large grill-safe pan combine onions, peppers, olive oil, salt and pepper. Toss well to coat. Place on the BBQ and cook on medium-low heat, tossing occasionally until onions are caramelized, about 20 minutes. This could also be cooked inside on the stove as well.


When the onions and peppers are done, set aside to keep warm on the top rack of your grill; raise the flame of the grill to high flame. Discard scallion and sear steak 4-6 minutes without moving, turn the steak over and cook a few more minutes until rare or medium rare (well done will be too tough). Remove from grill and let it rest a few minutes before cutting.  

Cut meat into small cubes and combine with the cooked onions and peppers and serve with tortillas, cheese, guacamole and sour cream.


Happy Healthy Eating Friends! ~Trina