GIN AND SPICE FLANK STEAK

Gin and Spice Flank Steak image

This unusual grilled beef recipe calls for whole allspice, juniper berries, and a splash of gin!

Provided by Relish

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Beef Steaks Flank Steak Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 teaspoons juniper berries
1 ½ teaspoons allspice berries
1 ½ teaspoons black peppercorns
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak, trimmed
1 cup beef broth
2 teaspoons juniper berries
¾ cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons dry gin
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

Grind 2 teaspoons juniper berries, the allspice berries, and the peppercorns in a spice grinder until coarsely ground, then stir in the salt. Press the ground spices into both sides of the flank steak; set aside to marinate at least 30 minutes.
Bring beef broth and remaining juniper berries to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until the broth has reduced by 1/4, about 5 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and gin. Return to a simmer, and cook until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Keep sauce warm over very low heat.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
Brush the flank steak with olive oil on both sides. Cook on preheated grill until cooked to desired degree of doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium. Place steak on a plate, and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
Slice the steak thinly and place onto a serving dish. Remove the juniper berries from the gin sauce and discard. Serve the sliced steak accompanied by the gin sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 101.4 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 736.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g