Name: Flank Steak With Cilantro Pesto
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup mirin; 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoons herbes de provence; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup water; 1 1/2 lbs flank steaks; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley; 1 shallot; 1 garlic clove; 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less according to taste); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; salt and pepper

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This can be either grilled on the bbq, or a Foreman grill, or broiled in the oven. Pesto can be made a day ahead and stored in refrigerator. Steak needs to marinate for at least 8 hours, up to 24 hours (not included in cooking time).

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ingredients

Marinade
2 tablespoons olive oil
¹⁄₄ cup mirin
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons herbes de provence
¹⁄₄ cup soy sauce
¹⁄₄ cup water
1 ¹⁄₂ lbs flank steaks
Cilantro Pesto
¹⁄₂ cup fresh cilantro leaves
¹⁄₄ cup fresh Italian parsley
1 shallot
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger
¹⁄₄ teaspoon cumin
¹⁄₄ teaspoon red pepper flakes (more or less according to taste)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¹⁄₄ cup vegetable oil
salt and pepper

directions

Whisk first six ingredients together. Place the steak in a large zip type plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Marinate for 8-24 hours in the refrigerator.
To make the pesto, place the first 9 ingredients in a blender.
Turn on the blender and slowly pour in the oil. Puree until smooth. Add more oil if necessary.
Season the pesto with salt and pepper. Set aside or store in refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before using.
To cook the steak, heat or prepare your grill (or broiler). Once hot, grill the steak about 6 minutes per side.
Allow meat to rest 10 minutes before slicing on the bias.
Drizzle pesto on top and serve.

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"This can be either grilled on the bbq, or a Foreman grill, or broiled in the oven. Pesto can be made a day ahead and stored in refrigerator. Steak needs to marinate for at least 8 hours, up to 24 hours (not included in cooking time)."

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creation by Outta Here

4/21/2013

This can be either grilled on the bbq, or a Foreman grill, or broiled in the oven. Pesto can be made a day ahead and stored in refrigerator. Steak needs to marinate for at least 8 hours, up to 24 hours (not included in cooking time).