GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH SALSA CRUDA

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Grilled Flank Steak with Salsa Cruda image

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 or 6 vine-ripened tomatoes
1 onion, sliced into thick rings
1 large red bell pepper
2 jalapeno chiles
6 to 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for brushing bread
Gray salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh oregano leaves
Gray salt and cracked black pepper
1 flank steak, about 1 pound
4 ounces Gorgonzola, crumbled
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
4 large slices bread, cut from a good, crusty loaf

Steps:

  • Prepare the grill and let it burn down to medium coals. Core the tomatoes and cut an X through the skin on the bottom of each.
  • In a bowl, toss the tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, and chiles with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Secure the chilies with metal or soaked wooden skewers so they won't fall through the grill grate. Place the tomatoes on the grill, X-side down and away from direct heat, with the other vegetables. Cover the grill and cook, turning the onions, bell pepper and chiles to char evenly all over, until the tomatoes have softened but are still firm enough to stand on their own and the onions, bell pepper and chilies are blistered, about 15 minutes. Put the pepper and chiles in a bowl and cover to steam and loosen the skins. Let the tomatoes cool to room temperature. In a large, shallow bowl, combine 4 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, vinegar, oregano. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.
  • Peel the grilled vegetables. Cut the tomatoes in half horizontally and squeeze out the seeds into a sieve suspended over a bowl to catch the juices. Finely chop the onions and tomatoes. Return the tomato pulp and any juices from the chopping board to the bowl holding the tomato juices. Seed and chop the chiles. Cut the bell pepper into small dice. Mash the chiles and taste to determine their heat.
  • Add all vegetables with garlic olive oil mixture. Mix well before topping pasta or flank steak.
  • Season the flank steak with salt, pepper, and brush with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Grill, turning once, until done to your taste, about 10 minutes for rare meat (to cook indoors try a cast iron, skillet or bistecca pan). A minute before removing steak from the heat, top with oregano and Gorgonzola. Transfer to a cutting board, drizzle with another 1 tablespoon olive oil, and crumble the remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano over the top. Let rest for about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, brush the bread on both sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the bread on both sides until brown and crunchy on the outside but still soft within.
  • Carve the meat on the diagonal into thin slices and arrange on a platter or plates, on top of crusty bread. Top with about 1/4 cup of the Salsa Cruda, per slice of bread drizzled over each portion. Serve immediately.

Herot Amina
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The steak is always tender and juicy, and the salsa cruda is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe.


Abdul Rafea Mir
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This recipe was a disappointment. The steak was tough and the salsa cruda was bland. I won't be making this again.


Terry Caleb
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Overall, this was a great recipe! The steak was cooked perfectly and the salsa cruda was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Lethabo Nayflex
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use less jalapeƱo in the salsa cruda.


Avela Mlondleni
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I'm not a huge fan of flank steak, but this recipe changed my mind! The steak was tender and flavorful, and the salsa cruda was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this again.


Nardeen Saad
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! The steak was cooked perfectly and the salsa cruda was a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Easycheesy69
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The steak was a bit overcooked for my taste, but the salsa cruda was amazing! I'll definitely be trying this recipe again with a thinner cut of steak.


Muzaffar abbas
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Just made this dish and it was delicious! The salsa cruda was especially good. I'll definitely be making this again.


POSITIVE ENERGY X
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Tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The steak was flavorful and the salsa cruda was the perfect complement. Will definitely be making this again.


Mary Tobby
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This grilled flank steak with salsa cruda was an absolute delight! The steak was cooked to perfection, tender and juicy, while the salsa cruda added a refreshing and flavorful touch. I highly recommend this recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.