FIREMAN BOB'S MARINATED FLANK STEAK MY WAY...

Fireman Bob's Marinated Flank Steak my way... image

Provided by Bob Cooney @firemanbob65

Categories Beef

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 pound(s) beef flank steak - 1 pound per steak ( if needed, ask your meat man to cut for you )
1/4 cup(s) fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoon(s) soy sauce - dark
1 teaspoon(s) cumin
1 teaspoon(s) fennel seeds - crushed
3 tablespoon(s) fresh cilantro - chopped - divided
2 teaspoon(s) extra virgin oil
6 clove(s) garlic - minced
2 cup(s) tomatillos - chopped
1/2 cup(s) gooseberries - stems removed and chopped
2 large roasted chipotle peppers - seeded, and finely chopped
1/2 cup(s) red onion - chopped
1 tablespoon(s) lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon(s) course sea salt - or to taste

Steps:

Place meat in a large plastic bag. ( You can use an Oven Bag, as for " Turkey " ) Prepare the marinade by stirring together lemon juice, soy sauce, cumin, fennel seeds, 1 chipotle pepper, 1 tablespoon cilantro, oil, and 3 garlic. Pour over steak in bag, close the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours, turning bag over about every 2 hours.
Chipotle-Tomatillo Salsa, stir together tomatillos, 1 chipotle pepper, gooseberries, red onion, the lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon cilantro, 3 cloves garlic, and salt. Cover and refrigerator for 4 hours.
Drain steak, reserving marinade. Grill steak on the grill directly over hot coals for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or to desired doneness, when You turn steak over baste by brushing with reserved marinade.
NOTE: *** Once done with basting on the second side during grilling, *** MAKE SURE YOU DISCARD any reserved marinade. *** DO NOT EAT ***
Serve with the Salsa and a nice Crusty bread ENJOY !!!