Best 6 Fast Italian Flank Steak Recipes

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Craving a flavorful and quick Italian meal? Look no further than this collection of mouthwatering flank steak recipes! From classic Italian flavors to zesty marinades and delectable sauces, these recipes offer a diverse range of culinary experiences. Whether you prefer grilling, pan-searing, or slow-cooking, we've got you covered. Each recipe is carefully crafted to showcase the tender and juicy texture of flank steak, ensuring a satisfying and delectable meal. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with aromatic herbs, zesty citrus, savory spices, and rich sauces that will transform your flank steak into an unforgettable dish. So, grab your apron, fire up your stove or grill, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN FLANK STEAK



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Savory and satisfying, Italian Flank Steak is nice for entertaining or busy days since it marinates overnight and grills in minutes. Walajean Saglett of Canandaiqua, New York shares the recipe, "Leftovers-if there are any-make super sandwiches," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 envelopes Italian salad dressing mix
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 beef flank steak (1 pound)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the salad dressing mixes, oil and lemon juice. Brush over both sides of steak; place in a shallow dish. Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight. , Grill over medium-hot heat for 4 minutes on each side for medium, 5 minutes on each side for medium-well or until desired doneness is reached.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 16g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 793mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ITALIAN MARINATED SIRLOIN STEAK



Italian Marinated Sirloin Steak image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 2-pound top sirloin steak (1 1/2 to 2 inches thick)

Steps:

  • Whisk the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, rosemary, parsley, oregano, honey, red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Transfer 3 tablespoons of the vinaigrette to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Combine the remaining vinaigrette with the steak in a large resealable bag; turn the bag several times to coat the meat. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight, turning the bag occasionally.
  • Preheat a grill to high. Transfer the steak to a plate or baking sheet, letting the excess marinade drip off; season the steak with salt and pepper. Let stand at room temperature, 30 minutes. Grill the steak until a thermometer inserted into the thickest side reaches 130 degrees F, 16 to 20 minutes for medium rare, flipping every 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the meat to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes. Thinly slice the meat against the grain; serve with the reserved vinaigrette.

MARINATED FLANK STEAK



Marinated Flank Steak image

A wonderful flank steak on the grill recipe I invented that friends just love! My girls think this is great, and it doesn't take long to grill. This also works great when sliced and used for fajitas.

Provided by GUYCON

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 6h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup soy sauce
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ pounds flank steak

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the oil, soy sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic, and ground black pepper. Place meat in a shallow glass dish. Pour marinade over the steak, turning meat to coat thoroughly. Cover, and refrigerate for 6 hours.
  • Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
  • Oil the grill grate. Place steaks on the grill, and discard the marinade. Grill meat for 5 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Cholesterol 27.2 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 934.9 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

TUSCAN FLANK STEAK



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I've only been to Tuscany once, but I do remember a grilled steak coming off a charcoal fire, which was then sliced and splashed with olive oil, lemon, and rosemary. While I'm sure my version is far from traditional, it's really tasty and the very user-friendly flank steak is the perfect cut.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 4h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup chopped fresh rosemary
6 cloves garlic
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon salt
1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak, trimmed of excess fat
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pinch salt
1 sprig fresh rosemary

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 43.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 371.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

STEAK FLORENTINE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 large garlic cloves, halved
3 T-bone steaks (each about 1 1/2 pounds, and 1 1/2- to 1 3/4-inches thick)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lemon, halved
2 teaspoons olive oil
Grilled Vegetables, recipe follows
3 red bell peppers, seeded and halved
3 yellow squash (about 1 pound total), sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick rectangles
3 zucchini (about 12 ounces total), sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick rectangles
3 Japanese eggplant (12 ounces total), sliced lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick rectangles
12 cremini mushrooms
1 bunch (1 pound) asparagus, trimmed
12 green onions, roots cut off
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves

Steps:

  • Rub the garlic cloves over the meat and the bone of the steaks. Sprinkle the steaks with salt and pepper. Place in the refrigerator and allow seasoning to permeate the meat, for about 1 hour. Remove from the refrigerator at least 20 minutes before grilling, allowing the meat to come to room temperature.
  • Place a grill pan over high heat or prepare the barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill the steaks until cooked to desired doneness, turning once, about 5 minutes per side for rare, 7 minutes per side for medium-rare. The key to getting those great grill marks is to place the steak down and not move them. After you flip them, do not shift the steaks.
  • Allow the steaks to rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing, otherwise all the juices will be run all over your cutting board. Run your knife along the bone and carve the meat off the bone. Slice the meat into 1-inch slices. Transfer the slices to a platter. Squeeze the lemon over the steaks. Drizzle with the oil and serve immediately with Grilled Vegetables.
  • Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or prepare the barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush the vegetables with 1/4 cup of the oil to coat lightly. Sprinkle the vegetables with salt and pepper. Working in batches, grill the vegetables until tender and lightly charred all over, about 8 to 10 minutes for the bell peppers; 7 minutes for the yellow squash, zucchini, eggplant, and mushrooms; 4 minutes for the asparagus and green onions. Arrange the vegetables on a platter. The key to getting those great grill marks is to not shift the vegetables too frequently once they've been placed on the hot grill.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, parsley, basil, and rosemary in a small bowl to blend. Add salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle the herb mixture over the vegetables. Serve the vegetables, warm or at room temperature.

ITALIAN FLANK STEAK



Italian Flank Steak image

From "The Busy Family Cookbook." Can't wait to try this. I love flank steak (usually labeled London Broil) because it is lean and cooks super quick. This marinade sounds great. (Prep time does not include marinating time....)

Provided by Lakerdog2

Categories     Meat

Time 20m

Yield 1 flank steak, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (2/3 ounce) envelopes fat-free Italian salad dressing mix
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 (1 lb) beef flank steak

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing mix, oil and lemon juice. Brush onto both sides of the steak, place in shallow dish. Cover and marinate overnight.
  • Preheat your grill or oven, whatever you prefer. Grill or broil to desired doneness.
  • 145 medium rare, 160 medium, 170 well done.
  • Personal note: this cut of meat is tough, so you MUST slice it thinly, across the grain. Also, it really is best cooked to no more than medium rare. My personal preference is just under med rare.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 57.8, Sodium 60.1, Carbohydrate 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 31.2

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of steak: Flank steak is a relatively thin and flavorful cut of beef that is perfect for quick cooking. Look for a flank steak that is about 1 inch thick and has a uniform shape.
  • Marinate the steak: Marinating the steak helps to tenderize it and add flavor. You can use a simple marinade made with olive oil, garlic, and herbs, or you can get creative and try a more complex marinade. Marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Cook the steak over high heat: Flank steak is best cooked over high heat so that it cooks quickly and evenly. You can cook the steak in a skillet, on a grill, or even in the oven. Be sure to preheat your cooking surface before adding the steak.
  • Cook the steak to your desired doneness: Flank steak is typically cooked to medium-rare or medium. If you cook the steak too long, it will become tough and chewy. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the steak to ensure that it is cooked to your liking.
  • Let the steak rest before slicing: After cooking the steak, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the steak, resulting in a more tender and flavorful steak.

Conclusion:

Flank steak is a delicious and versatile cut of beef that is perfect for quick and easy meals. By following these tips, you can cook a perfect flank steak every time. Whether you are grilling, pan-searing, or roasting, flank steak is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give flank steak a try!

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