Best 6 Flank Steak With Cilantro Salsa Verde Recipes

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Flank steak with cilantro salsa verde is a flavorful and juicy dish that combines the tenderness of flank steak with the zesty freshness of cilantro salsa verde. The flank steak is marinated in a flavorful mixture of spices and herbs, then grilled or pan-seared to perfection. The cilantro salsa verde, made with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and jalapenos, adds a vibrant and herbaceous flavor to the dish. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal, flank steak with cilantro salsa verde is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

FLANK STEAK WITH CILANTRO SALSA VERDE



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Even though steak is always a winner in our house, to make it even more special I add jarred salsa verde and top with freshly chopped tomato and avocado. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 beef flank steak or top sirloin steak, 1 inch thick (about 1-1/4 pounds)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup salsa verde
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and diced
1 medium tomato, seeded and diced

Steps:

  • Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 160°), 6-9 minutes per side. Let stand 5 minutes., Meanwhile, process salsa and cilantro in a food processor until blended. Slice steak thinly across the grain; serve with salsa mixture, avocado and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 571mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FLANK STEAK WITH FRESH VEGETABLE SALSA



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Provided by Cat Cora

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (2 to 3-pound) flank steak
2 cups mixed chopped seasonal fresh vegetables, such as squash, broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, red onion, tomato, and carrots
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
2 limes, juiced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat a large nonstick saute pan, or preheat a grill or grill pan. Sear the flank steak on both sides for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until medium-rare. Remove steak from heat and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine vegetables, vinegar, olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Cut steak against the grain into slices. Serve the steak and vegetable salsa with tortillas, chips and avocado, sour cream, and grated Cheddar, if desired.

FLANK STEAK WITH SALSA VERDE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups loosely packed fresh parsley
3 scallions, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons capers, drained
Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
2 anchovy fillets
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for the grill
Kosher salt
1 flank steak (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Freshly ground pepper
2 or 3 medium tomatoes

Steps:

  • Make the salsa verde: Pulse the parsley, scallions, capers, lemon zest and juice, anchovies, garlic, mustard and olive oil in a food processor until slightly chunky. Pour into a bowl and season with salt.
  • Preheat a grill to high or place a grill pan over high heat. Pierce the steak all over with a fork and season with salt and pepper. Oil the grill or pan; grill the steak, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, turning once. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Slice the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Thinly slice the steak against the grain. Serve with the tomatoes and salsa verde.

SKIRT STEAK WITH SALSA VERDE SALAD



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Salsa verde made with scallions, mint, parsley, capers and garlic becomes both the marinade for the steak and the dressing for the greens in this summery dinner salad. For extra smoky flavor, try grilling the romaine hearts (drizzle with olive oil and grill, cut side down, until lightly charred). Or, if you love bitter greens, substitute roughly chopped escarole leaves for the romaine.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     dinner, meat, salads and dressings, vegetables, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds skirt steak
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions (about 2)
2 tablespoons capers, drained and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 2 large cloves)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
2 romaine hearts
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 3 ounces)

Steps:

  • If necessary, cut the steak crosswise into large pieces that will fit into a shallow, nonreactive dish. Transfer the steaks to the dish. In a glass measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, scallions, capers, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Pour about 1/3 of the dressing (about 1/3 cup) over the steak and turn to coat both sides.
  • Add the parsley and 1 tablespoon mint to the reserved dressing, stir, and set aside until ready to use. Cover and refrigerate the steak for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours. (If marinating the steak overnight, cover and refrigerate the reserved dressing.)
  • In a small sauté pan set over medium heat, toast the pine nuts, tossing often, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Set aside.
  • Set the grill to medium-high heat, or heat a grill pan on the stovetop over medium-high. Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel and grill for 3 to 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with salt, and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  • While the steak rests, cut the romaine hearts lengthwise into quarters. Arrange the romaine hearts in one layer on a large platter, leaving room on one side for the steak. Sprinkle the feta, pine nuts and the remaining 1 tablespoon mint over the romaine. Slice the steak crosswise into 3-inch pieces, then slice against the grain to cut the steak into wide strips. Arrange the sliced steak on the platter, then drizzle the reserved dressing over the romaine and steak. Serve immediately.

GRILLED CHILE FLANK STEAK WITH SALSA



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Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, steaks and chops, main course

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon New Mexico chile powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more as needed
1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds flank steak
1/2 pound fresh peeled pineapple in 1/2-inch slices
3/4 pound whole tomatillos, husks removed
1/2 onion (cut stem to root), peeled
2 jalapeño peppers, halved and seeded
1 head garlic, halved diametrically
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Black pepper, as needed
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the orange juice, chile powder, oregano and 1 teaspoon salt. Place steak in a large glass or ceramic container and coat all over with the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  • To make the salsa, light a grill, keeping a small area unlit for indirect heat. Grill pineapple over direct heat until charred on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes a side.
  • Toss the tomatillos, onion, jalapeños and garlic with olive oil, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper. Place the garlic over indirect heat, cut-side down, and grill until charred and somewhat tender, 6 to 10 minutes (do not turn). Grill the onion, cut-side down over direct heat, until well charred, 3 to 5 minutes (do not turn). Grill the tomatillos and jalapeños over direct heat on both sides until they are tender and blistered, 1 to 3 minutes a side.
  • When cool enough to handle, peel onion and coarsely chop it and tomatillos and jalapeños. Squeeze the garlic from the peel and mash with the flat side of a knife, then chop. In a bowl, combine vegetables, half the garlic and the pineapple. Toss in cilantro and season with a squeeze of lime juice and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Grill steak until done to taste, about 2 to 4 minutes a side. Let rest for 10 minutes, then smear the remaining garlic on top. Carve steak against the grain and serve with the salsa and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 222, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 434 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

FLANK STEAK WITH SALSA VERDE



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Number Of Ingredients 21

FOR THE MARINADE:
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 teaspoons coarsely chopped garlic
1 beef flank steak, 1 1/2 to 2 lbs and about 3/4 inch thick
FOR THE SALSA:
1 small yellow onion, cut into 1/2 inch slices
extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 pound tomatillos
1 jalapeño pepper, stem removed
2 cloves garlic (medium)
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • TO MAKE THE MARINADE: In a small bowl whisk together the marinade ingredients.Trim the steak of any surface fat. Place the steak in a large resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly. Turn the bag to distribute the marinade, place on a plate, and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours, turning occasionally.TO MAKE THE SALSA: Brush or spray both sides of the onion slices with olive oil. Remove and discard the tomatillo husks and stems rinse the tomatillos under water. Grill the onion slices, tomatillos, and jalapeno over Direct Medium heat until well marked and tender, turning once halfway through grilling time. The onion slices will take 8 to 10 minutes, the tomatillos 6 to 8 minutes, the jalapeno 5 to 6 minutes. Place the vegetables and the remaining salsa ingredients in a food processor and pulse several times just until you have a chunky salsa.Remove the steak from the bag and discard the marinade. Allow the steak to stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before grilling.Season the steak with salt and grill over Direct Medium heat until the internal temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Remove from the grill and allow to rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Cut across the grain into thin diagonal slices. Serve warm with the salsa.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.

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Tips:

  • To tenderize the flank steak, use a meat mallet or the back of a heavy knife to gently pound the steak until it is about 1/4-inch thick.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the flank steak in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.
  • Let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing it against the grain to ensure the meat is tender and juicy.
  • For the salsa verde, use fresh herbs for the best flavor. Cilantro, parsley, and basil are all great options.
  • If you don't have capers, you can substitute chopped pickles or olives.
  • Serve the flank steak with the salsa verde, chimichurri sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Flank steak with cilantro salsa verde is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special occasion. The flank steak is tender and juicy, and the salsa verde is bright and herbaceous. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table. This recipe can be adapted to your tastes and preferences. For example, you can use different herbs in the salsa verde, or you can add some chopped vegetables, such as tomatoes or onions. You can also adjust the amount of heat in the salsa verde by adding more or less chili peppers. No matter how you choose to make it, flank steak with cilantro salsa verde is a delicious and satisfying meal.

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