Best 5 Flank Steak With Cilantro Pesto Recipes

GRILLED STEAK WITH CHICKPEA SALAD AND CILANTRO PESTO

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to medium high. Season the steak with salt and pepper and rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Lightly brush the grill grates with olive oil. Grill the steak 6 to 8 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board to rest, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the pesto: Puree the remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, the cilantro, garlic, cumin, paprika, 3 tablespoons water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a mini food processor or blender until smooth.
• Toss the chickpeas, carrots, scallions, the remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 3 tablespoons of the pesto in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Thinly slice the steak against the grain. Serve with the chickpea salad and the remaining pesto.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH MINT-CILANTRO MOJO AND GRILLED CARROTS AND PARSNIPS

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, combine soy sauce, ginger, honey, sesame oil, garlic clove, and black pepper. Process until smooth. Pour mixture into a plastic bag, add flank steak and shake to coat. Refrigerate 15 minutes and up to 24 hours.
• To make the mojo: In a blender or food processor, combine cilantro, mint, green onions, water, lime juice, olive oil, and garlic clove. Process until smooth.
• Coat an outdoor grill or stovetop grill pan with cooking spray and preheat to medium-high. Remove steak from marinade (discard marinade) and grill 5 minutes per side for medium meat. Arrange carrots and parsnips alongside steak and grill for 10 minutes, until crisp-tender, turning frequently.
• Let steak stand 10 minutes before slicing crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices.
• Serve steak with mojo drizzled over top and sliced carrots and parsnips on the side.

FLANK STEAK WITH CILANTRO PESTO

Steps:

• 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.

FLANK STEAK WITH CILANTRO SALSA VERDE

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.

FLANK STEAK WITH CILANTRO & BLUE CHEESE BUTTER

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine the first five ingredients. Add steak; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 2-4 hours., Drain beef, discarding marinade. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 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°). Let steak stand 5 minutes before thinly slicing across the grain., In a small bowl, beat blue cheese butter ingredients until blended. Serve steak with butter.