Best Balsamic Flank Steak Recipes

FLANK STEAK WITH BALSAMIC BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• Make the sauce: Bring the balsamic vinegar to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook until reduced by about half, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil over medium-high heat in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan. Add the onion and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the ketchup and 3 tablespoons water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. Add the reduced balsamic vinegar, the chile powder, paprika, mustard, red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chipotle chile, brown sugar, honey and molasses. Simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender or transfer to a blender and puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the sauce into a bowl and let cool to room temperature. (The sauce will keep for 1 week refrigerated in a sealed container. If it gets too thick, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons water.)
• Let the steak sit 30 minutes at room temperature before grilling. Meanwhile, preheat a grill to high. Brush the steak with the remaining 1 tablespoon canola oil and season liberally with salt and pepper. Grill over direct heat until browned on one side, about 3 minutes, then turn over and grill until the other side is browned, about 3 more minutes. Move to a cooler part of the grill, away from direct heat. Baste with the sauce and continue grilling, turning several more times, until medium rare, about 5 more minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and loosely tent with foil. Let rest 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the cheesy bread: Brush the cut side of each piece of bread with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill on both sides. Remove from the grill and top each piece with a mound of grated monterey jack cheese. Put the bread on a piece of aluminum foil and return to the grill to melt the cheese. Transfer to a serving platter.
• Thinly slice the steak against the grain. Arrange the steak slices on the bread and garnish with sliced scallions.

GRILLED BALSAMIC FLANK STEAK WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Generously season steak with salt and pepper. In a large resealable bag, combine vinegar, Worcestershire, mustard, brown sugar, and oil. Rub rosemary sprigs between your palms for a few seconds to release oils, then transfer to bag. Add steak, onion, and bell peppers; remove excess air from bag, seal, and shake until marinade evenly coats meat and vegetables. Refrigerate at least 12 hours and up to 2 days.
• Remove steak and vegetables from refrigerator 1 hour before grilling. Preheat grill for direct-heat cooking. Brush grates with oil. Using tongs, remove steak from bag, allowing excess marinade to drip back in. Grill, turning a few times, until charred in places and a thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 125 degrees for medium-rare, 8 to 12 minutes, depending on thickness. Transfer to a plate; tent with foil and let stand at least 10 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, remove vegetables from marinade and grill, turning a few times, until charred in places and tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Toast bread on grill just until charred and crisp in places, about 1 minute a side. Thinly slice steak; serve with vegetables and bread.

BALSAMIC MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl. Place beef steak and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally.
• Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to16 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 16 to 21 minutes) for medium rare (145 degrees F) to medium (160 degrees F) doneness, turning occasionally.
• Season steak with salt and pepper, as desired. Carve steak crosswise into thin slices.

BALSAMIC MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• 1)Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl. Place beef steak and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally. 2)Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 16 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 16 to 21 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. 3)Season steak with salt and pepper, as desired. Carve steak crosswise into thin slices.

BALSAMIC-GRILLED FLANK STEAK AND ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 6 tablespoons olive oil, Dijon, garlic, shallot, salt, and pepper. Place steak in a zip-top bag, pour balsamic mixture over, seal tightly, and refrigerate, 8 hours or overnight.
• Heat grill and add marinated steak. Grill each side of the steak for 5 minutes, turning 90 degrees after 2 1/2 minutes to create a diamond mark on the steak. Remove from grill once internal temperature reaches 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Brush with 3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar, season with salt, then cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
• While steak is resting, grate cheese and slice cherry tomatoes in half. Cut the steak into thin slices and serve over a bed of arugula. Garnish with cherry tomatoes, cheese, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, and freshly cracked pepper.

FLANK STEAK WITH BALSAMIC BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced to 1 cup. Set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan. Add the onions and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the ketchup and the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the reduced vinegar and the remaining ingredients and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour into a bowl and allow to cool at room temperature. Sauce will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator stored in a tightly sealed container.
• Heat the grill to high.
• Brush the flank steak with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and season liberally with salt and pepper. Grill until golden brown on the 1 side, about 4 minutes, turn over and grill until the other side is golden brown, about 4 minutes. Move to a cooler part of the grill away from direct heat. Baste with the sauce and turn several more times until cooked to medium-rare doneness, about 15 minutes longer. Remove from the grill to a cutting board and loosely tent with foil. Let rest 10 minutes before cutting against the grain into thin slices.
• Put the bread on the grill, brush both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the bread then remove from the grill. Top with mounds of grated Monterey jack cheese. Put the bread slices on a piece of aluminum foil and return to the grill to melt the cheese. Transfer to a serving platter.
• Arrange the flank steak slices on the bread and garnish with sliced scallions before serving.

BALSAMIC FLANK STEAK ON WHITE BEAN PURéE RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• FLANK STEAK 1. If steak is too large to be manageable slice in half crosswise across the grain. 2. Place steak in a large freezer bag with garlic, rosemary, pepper, lemon juice and oil. Let marinate at least 2 hours. Prepare White Bean Purée while marinating (recipe follows). 3. Remove beef from bag and pat dry with paper towel. 4. Season generously on both sides with salt and pepper. 5. In a large sauté pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook until well browned on one side, reduce heat if pan begins to burn. 6. Turn steak over and brown the other side; for medium-rare cook for 12 to 17 minutes depending on thickness of steak. Flank steak is at its best when not cooked past medium-rare; it should still be pink in the middle. 7. Remove steak from the pan and set aside to rest, covered with tin foil. 8. With a paper towel wipe the pan clean of any burnt bits of garlic or rosemary. To the pan add balsamic vinegar and honey. Cook over medium heat until reduced to a sauce consistency. 9. Pour the juices from the rested steak into the balsamic sauce. Slice the steak into 1⁄2-inch (1- cm) slices across the grain of the meat. 10. Serve on top of White Bean Purée drizzled with sauce. Serves 4 White Bean Purée 1. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. 2. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 10 minutes. 3. Add garlic and chili flakes, cook for 30 seconds. 4. Add sage, beans and beef stock, bring to the boil and then reduce to simmer. 5. Simmer for 20 minutes with lid on, then 10 minutes without lid. 6. Add cream if using and stir to combine. 7. Let cool slightly and purée with a hand blender or food processor. Season to taste. 8. Warm through before serving.

BALSAMIC MARINATED FLANK STEAK-LOW CARB

Steps:

• Cut across flank steak in criss-cross pattern, cutting 1/8" deep.
• Place in shallow glass baking dish. In small bowl, stir together onion, garlic, 2 T vinegar, oil, salt & pepper.
• Pour over steak, turning to evenly coat both sides Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight Heat grill Remove& discard excess marinade from steak Sprinkle both sides with . Place on grill over medium heat
• Cook 9-12 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 140 for medium-rare, turning once.
• Place on cutting board & let stand 5 minutes
• Cut on diagonal into thin slices.
• Pour accumulated juices over slices; drizzle with remaining 1 T vinegar.

BALSAMIC MARINATED FLANK STEAK WITH ARUGULA, TOMATO, AND SHAVED PARMESAN SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together ½ cup of the vinegar, ¾ cup of the oil, the garlic, and rosemary in a large dish (or use a thick, sealable plastic bag). Add the steak and turn to coat. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours and up to 8 hours turning every 2 hours. Heat your grill to high. Remove the steak from the marinade and season with salt and pepper. Grill until lightly charred and crusty, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn the steak over, reduce the heat to medium or move to a cooler part of the grill and grill until medium=-rare 3, to 4 minutes more. Remove the steak to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut into ½ inch think slices against the grain of the meat. Whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons vinegar and 3 tablespoons oil in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add the arugula, tomatoes and onion and toss to coast. Divide the sliced steak amount 4 plates and top with some of the arugula salad. Using a vegetable peeler, shave thin slices of the parmesan over each dish

BALSAMIC-MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Pour dressing over steak in shallow dish; turn to coat both sides of steak. Refrigerate 3 hours to marinate, turning occasionally.
• Heat grill to medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Grill steak 5 min. on each side or until medium doneness. Remove from grill; cover.
• Let stand 5 min. Cut steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH BACON BALSAMIC GLAZE

Steps:

• Heat a stove-top grill pan or griddle with cooking spray over medium-high heat to preheat. Place peppercorns in a plastic bag and smash with the flat side of a meat mallet, or bottom of a heavy skillet, until finely crushed. Season both sides of flank steak with crushed peppercorns, salt and garlic flakes.
• Place steak on hot pan and cook 5 minutes per side for medium doneness. Remove from heat and let steak rest 10 minutes. Slice meat crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices.
• While the steak is cooking, Place diced bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp. Add vinegar and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes, or until liquid reduces. In a small bowl, add broth and cornstarch, whisking until cornstarch is completely dissolved, and add to skillet. Simmer 2 minutes bringing to a full boil, until sauce thickens. Remove from heat, spoon sauce over steak slices and top with parsley.

BALSAMIC-MARINATED FLANK STEAK SANDWICHES WITH PEPPERS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• In a large, resealable plastic bag combine the marinade ingredients. Place the steak in the bag (cut the steak crosswise in half, if needed, to fit in the bag), press the air out of the bag, and seal tightly. Turn the bag to distribute the marinade, place in a bowl, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm 2 tablespoons oil. Add the bell peppers, onion, salt, and pepper and cook until the vegetables begin to soften, 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the vegetables are very tender and caramelized, 8 to 10 minutes more, stirring often. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm. Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (350° to 450°F). Remove the steak from the bag and discard the marinade. Grill the steak over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until cooked to your desired doneness, 8 to 12 minutes for medium rare, turning once. During the last 30 seconds to 1 minute of grilling time, toast the rolls, cut side down, over direct heat. Remove from the grill and let the steak rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Cut the steak across the grain into thin slices. Spread 1 teaspoon mustard on the bottom half of each split roll. Build the sandwiches with the meat and the pepper-onion mixture. Serve warm.

BALSAMIC-DIJON FLANK STEAK WITH SAUTEED SPINACH

Steps:

• 1. Whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary and minced garlic and half the black pepper in a small bowl. Place the steak in a resealable bag, pour in the marinade and turn to coat. Refrigerate for a minimum 4 hours, turning occasionally. 2. Heat a grill pan over medium high heat and mist with cooking spray. Remove steak from marinade and season with 1/8 teaspoon of the salt. Grill 5 minutes per side for medium rare or 7 minutes for medium. Transfer steak to a cutting board, sprinkle with another 1/8 teaspoon salt, tent with foil and let rest 10 minutes. 3. Spray butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and saute 1 minute; season with remaining salt and black pepper. Add half the spinach and saute until wilted, about 1 minute. Add remaining spinach and saute until just wilted, 1 minute more. Slice steak and serve with the spinach.

GRILLED BALSAMIC AND SOY MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Whisk onion, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, rosemary, salt, and pepper together in a mixing bowl.
• Put the flank steak in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade into the bag and coat steak with the marinade. Squeeze excess air from the bag and seal. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes, up to 2 days.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove the flank steak from the marinade and shake to remove excess liquid. Reserve marinade.
• Cook steak until firm, hot in the center, and just turning from pink to grey, 6 to 8 minutes per side, brushing occasionally with reserved marinade. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 150 degrees F (65 degrees C). Remove steak to a cutting board and rest meat 5 minutes before slicing thinly across the grain.

BALSAMIC MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Combine all marinade ingredients in a resealable bag and mix together. Then add the flank steak and reseal the bag and turn bag several times to coat the meat with the marinade. Refrigerate 20-30 minutes, turning once or twice.
• Preheat grill to high for 20 minutes (while the meat is marinading). Remove meat from bag and sprinkle fresh ground pepper over the steak before placing on grill. Grill steak 5-6 minutes and then turn over and grill until done (3-4 more minutes for medium rare; 5-6 minutes for medium - depends on thickness of steak and temperature of grill).
• Remove steak to a platter and tent with foil and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

PEAR BALSAMIC FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Combine the marinade ingredients in a non-reactive bowl large enough to accommodate the steak and mix well to dissolve the sugar. Submerge the steak in the liquid and let it marinate for 2 days, covered, in the refrigerator.
• When you are ready to cook, remove the flank steak from the marinade and let it come to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Heat a grill or grill pan on high heat. Rub the steak with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Grill the steak for about 8 to 10 minutes per side for medium rare. Let the steak rest for about 15 minutes before slicing.
• While the steak is cooking and resting, heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Remove the onions and pears from the marinade and saute them until they are golden and caramelized, about 8 minutes. Set the onions and pears aside and strain the marinade into the hot skillet. Cook until the marinade is reduced by half.
• To serve, slice the steak into thin slices against the grain. Top the slices with the caramelized onions and pears and the reduced marinade.

FLANK STEAK WITH BALSAMIC ROASTED EGGPLANT

Steps:

• Put a rimmed baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 450˚ F. Combine the eggplant, red onion, 1/4 cup olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes in a large bowl and toss to coat. Spread out on the preheated pan and roast, tossing once, until browned around the edges and tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar; toss gently.
• Meanwhile, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons water and a pinch of salt in a food processor or mini chopper. Pulse until mostly smooth (it should be the consistency of a thick pesto; if it's too thick, add more water 1 teaspoon at a time). Adjust the seasoning, if needed.
• Season the steak all over with salt, pepper and the herbes de Provence. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat until shimmering. Add the steak and cook until well browned, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 4 to 5 minutes for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board to rest 5 minutes.
• Toss the basil with the eggplant; season with salt, if needed. Divide among plates. Slice the steak, divide among the plates and top with the sun-dried tomato mixture.

FLANK STEAK MARINATED IN BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Steps:

• Combine ingredients for marinade, pour over steak and marinate for at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours. Turn occasionally. To finish: Grill flank steak - do not overcook this cut of meat. Anything past medium will render it tough and inedible. While the steak is cooking, saute mushrooms and garlic in olive oil or butter. Season with salt and pepper. Keep warm. Saute peppers and onions with garlic until just tender. Add a splash of balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. When steak is done, let rest for 5 minutes. Slice on a diagonal across the grain of the meat. Serve over the pepper/onion saute. Pass mushrooms to put over the beef. Serve with a simple green salad, crusty bread and either rice or oven roasted potatoes. Beefeaters love this meal.

GRILLED BALSAMIC AND SOY FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Combine first 9 ingredients in a mixing bowl using wire whisk or immersion blender until well combined. Place meat in large casserole-style dish. Marinate for a miminum of 30 minutes, up to 2 days. Prepare grill. Place flank steak on grill directly over hot coals. Brush with extra marinade. Grill until desired doneness, about 6-8 minutes each side for medium-rare. Transfer to serving plate. Slice thinly to serve.

FLANK STEAK WITH BALSAMIC BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• Put the balsamic vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced to 1 cup. Set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat in a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan. Add the onions and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the ketchup and the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the reduced vinegar and the remaining ingredients and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour into a bowl and allow to cool at room temperature. Sauce will keep for 1 week in the refrigerator stored in a tightly sealed container. Heat the grill to high. Brush the flank steak with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil and season liberally with salt and pepper. Grill until golden brown on the 1 side, about 4 minutes, turn over and grill until the other side is golden brown, about 4 minutes. Move to a cooler part of the grill away from direct heat. Baste with the sauce and turn several more times until cooked to medium-rare doneness, about 15 minutes longer. Remove from the grill to a cutting board and loosely tent with foil. Let rest 10 minutes before cutting against the grain into thin slices.