GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH SALSA CRUDA

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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.

Ahmed Shiplu
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I'm not a big fan of flank steak, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The steak was cooked perfectly and the salsa cruda was delicious.


clarence brandt
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This is a great recipe for a summer cookout. The steak is grilled to perfection and the salsa cruda is so refreshing.


Kidist Asitere
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can use any type of steak you like, and you can adjust the ingredients in the salsa cruda to your own taste.


Stephonia Murry Thompson
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Egbe Don Benson
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I highly recommend this recipe. It's a delicious and easy way to enjoy flank steak.


Chizoba Ana
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This recipe is a great way to impress your friends and family. It's a relatively simple dish to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a restaurant.


Ben Di international
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The steak is savory and smoky, while the salsa cruda is bright and acidic. It's a perfect balance of flavors.


Fatema Khanom
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover flank steak. I made the salsa cruda ahead of time and then just grilled the steak when I was ready to eat. It was a quick and easy meal that was also really delicious.


shayaan khan
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The steak is always tender and flavorful, and the salsa cruda is so refreshing. I love serving this dish with grilled vegetables or a simple salad.


Pete M
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This was my first time making flank steak, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The steak was cooked perfectly and the salsa cruda was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Blake Fults
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This recipe is a keeper! The steak was so tender and juicy, and the salsa cruda was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Muhammad Abdulrahman
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems. The steak turned out great and the salsa cruda was delicious.


Zak Strome
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This grilled flank steak with salsa cruda was a huge hit at my last dinner party! The steak was cooked perfectly and the salsa cruda was so fresh and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.