Best Tandoori Spiced Flank Steak Recipes

TANDOORI STEAK

Steps:

• Heat a dry cast-iron skillet over a medium flame. Add mustard seeds, fennel seeds, peppercorns and grains of paradise, and cook until fragrant and lightly toasted, 1 to 3 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon. Do not let burn. Transfer spices to a heatproof bowl to cool, then place in a spice grinder; grind in short bursts until a coarse powder forms. Add the salt, pepper flakes and cayenne.
• Cut steak into pieces about 1 1/2 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches long. Spray or brush meat on all sides with the olive oil and generously season with the spice rub. Refrigerate excess rub for later use. Pierce the steak pieces through the narrow end with tandoor or shish kebab skewers, about 3 pieces per skewer.
• If using a tandoor, heat it to about 500 degrees. If using a grill or broiler, heat to high. In tandoor, cook kebabs until browned all around, about 5 minutes total for medium-rare. If grilling or broiling, cook for 3 to 4 minutes a side, 6 to 8 minutes total.

TANDOORI-SPICED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Place the steak in a shallow baking dish. In a small bowl, mix the tamari, honey, tandoori spice, and curry paste. Brush the mixture on the steak and let sit at room temperature for 45 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator. Turn once or twice.
• Prepare a stove-top griddle or outdoor grill. Grill the steak 5 to 7 minutes per side.
• Transfer to a cutting board to rest for five minutes. Cut the steak into 1/4-inch slices and divide among 4 dinner plates.

SPICY FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade, place chipotle peppers, 1/2 cup water, vinegar, salt, and pepper; process until combined. Transfer to a shallow dish.
• Using a sharp knife, score steak on both sides in a crosshatch pattern, about 1/8 inch deep. Add steak to marinade, turning until well coated. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour, turning after 30 minutes.
• Heat broiler. Place steak on a rimmed baking sheet fitted with a rack. Broil 6 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Slice against the grain into 1/4-inch-thick slices, and serve.

SPICY FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, mix the paprika, coriander, cumin, garlic salt, and pepper. Place steak in the bag, and shake to coat. Allow to sit 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
• Preheat the oven broiler. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
• Arrange steak on the baking sheet, and broil 5 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness. Serve with Ranch dressing for dipping.

TUSCAN FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 cup chopped fresh rosemary, garlic, 1/3 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and set marinade aside.
• Pierce the steak with a fork 20 to 30 times. Place in a shallow baking dish. Pour marinade over steak and flip to coat both sides. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours.
• Combine 1/3 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon minced rosemary, 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt in a jar. Cover and shake the dressing to combine. Shake again before using.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove steak from marinade; scrape off any chunks of marinade. Discard used marinade. Season steak with salt and black pepper.
• Place steak on the preheated grill and cook until browned on the outside and red on the inside, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. Place 2 tablespoons of the olive oil-lemon juice dressing in a small bowl. Use rosemary sprig to baste the steak while it cooks. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a steak should read 125 degrees F (52 degrees C) for rare.
• Remove steak to a platter and allow to rest about 6 minutes before slicing. Cut in half lengthwise, then into 1/4-inch-thick slices at an angle against the grain. Drizzle with additional dressing.

HOT 'N' SPICY FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients. Pour 1/3 cup marinade into a shallow dish; add steak and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 1-3 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Lightly coat the grill rack. Grill steak, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), basting frequently with remaining marinade. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Thinly slice steak across the grain.

TUNISIAN MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Set a jumbo zip lock bag in a large glass measuring cup. Combine all the ingredients in the plastic bag. Score the flank steak and place in the bag. Seal the bag and chill. Marinate at least 20 minutes and up to overnight.
• Heat a grill or grill pan. Remove the flank steak from the bag and pat dry. Grill 4 to 5 minutes per side. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before carving.

TANDOORI STYLE STEAK

Steps:

• Heat a dry cast iron skillet over medium heat; add mustard seeds, fennel seeds, peppercorns, grains of paradise (of the substitute noted below), and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until fragrant and lightly toasted, about 1 to 3 minutes; transfer to a bowl to cool.
• Grind cooled spices, in a spice grinder or use a mortar and pestle, to a coarse powder; add the salt, pepper flakes, and cayenne.
• Cut steak into pieces that are bout 1 1/2 inches wide and 3 1/2 inches long; brush with olive oil and generously season with the spice rub.
• Thread steaks onto skewers, through the narrow end, about 3 pieces per skewer.
• Heat the tandoor to 500 degrees F (grill or broiler to high); cook kebabs until browned, about 5 minutes for medium rare (for grill or broiler, about 3 to 4 minutes per side).
• NOTE: Grains of paradise look like small peppercorns, but taste like a combination of black pepper and allspice. The are sold at specialty markets, like thespicehouse.com. You can substitute 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper and 2 allspice berries (or 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice) to approximate the flavor.

CONTEST-WINNING GRILLED ASIAN FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine the first 7 ingredients; add steak and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 5 minutes., Thinly slice steak across the grain. Drizzle with hoisin sauce; garnish with onions. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

TANDOORI SPICED CHICKEN & SPINACH FLATBREAD SANDWICHES #A1

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F degrees. Spray a 8 inch baking dish with non stick cooking spray; add the corn and spray the surface with non stick cooking spray. Sprinkle the corn with the salt & pepper blend then put the pan into the oven to roast for 15-20 minutes then set aside to cool.
• Meanwhile, heat a stove top grill pan or non stick skillet over medium temperature and lightly spray with non stick cooking spray. Sprinkle the chicken thighs on both sides with Tandoori masala seasoning; place the chicken on the grill pan and cook each side for 5-6 minutes per side or until center internal temperature when pricked with a thermometer reads 165°F degrees.
• While the chicken cooks, prepare the mayonnaise by adding it, along with the steak sauce and roasted corn to a food processor; pulse mixture until smooth, stir in the chopped scallions to blend and set aside. Remove chicken from grill, set aside for five minutes and thinly slice. Wipe the grill pan off with paper towels; place the naan on grill pan to heat for 20 seconds per side.
• Assemble the sandwiches by spreading one side of the naan with the roasted corn mayonnaise; layer the spinach on the bread and top with sliced chicken. Fold the bread over and secure with a pick; serve on individual plates with extra corn mayonnaise for dipping, if desired. Serves 6.

SWEET AND SPICY GRILLED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a food processor, pulse together scallion, ginger, jalapeño, garlic, sugar, lime zest and juice, and sriracha. With the motor running, pour in oil until smooth.
• Season steak with salt. Place in a large bowl and pour marinade over meat. Turn to coat well with the mixture. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
• When you are ready to cook the steak, heat the grill to medium-high heat, or heat the broiler with the rack set 4 inches from the heat source. Transfer meat to the grill and cook, covered, until it reaches the desired doneness (about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare), or broil until charred and done to taste, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Let rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.