GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH WORCESTERSHIRE BUTTER

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Grilled steak covered in melting herb butter is a cornerstone of summer cooking. Here, both the steak and the compound butter are spiked with Worcestershire sauce, fresh thyme and garlic for an intensely brawny flavor. Then, the steak is garnished with a mix of charred tomatoes, scallions and basil, which gives everything a juicy sweetness brightened with lemon. You can use any cut of beef here; the flank steak has a deeply mineral taste and chewy texture that's at its best sliced thin. But rib-eye, skirt steak and sirloin also work; just be sure to adjust the cooking time for thinner or thicker pieces.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     meat, main course

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/2 pounds flank steak
Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 thyme sprigs
3 garlic cloves, finely grated or mashed to a paste
1 jalapeño, minced
2 tablespoons minced chives, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon coconut palm sugar or dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more as needed
3 ripe plum tomatoes
Extra-virgin olive oil
3 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced
Handful of torn fresh basil, plus more for serving
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon minced chives
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 garlic clove, grated or mashed to a paste
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Season steak all over with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. In a bowl or resealable bag, combine thyme, garlic, jalapeño, chives, Worcestershire sauce, sugar and lemon juice. Add meat and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
  • Prepare the Worcestershire butter: In a bowl, mash together the butter, thyme, chives, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
  • Spoon the butter onto a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap, form into a log and wrap well. Chill for at least 2 hours before using.
  • Light the grill or heat the broiler, arranging the rack about 4 inches from the heat source. Grill tomatoes, or broil them on a rimmed baking pan, turning them, until charred on all sides, about 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board to cool.
  • Brush off any pieces of marinade clinging to the steak, pat steak dry and coat it lightly with oil. Grill or broil steak until it reaches desired doneness, 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare (125 degrees).
  • Transfer steak to a cutting board. Slice butter into coins and place them on the steak to melt slightly. Let steak rest for 5 minutes while you prepare the tomatoes.
  • Roughly chop tomatoes and place in a bowl with scallions, basil, a pinch of salt and pepper, a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice. Toss well, adding more salt or lemon juice, or both, to taste.
  • Slice the steak thinly, across the grain, and serve with the charred tomato mixture spooned on top. Garnish with more chives and torn basil, if you like.

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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would recommend it to others.


Mohashena Aktar
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This steak was a bit dry, but the Worcestershire butter helped to make it more moist.


BONGANI MAHALEPA
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook flank steak. This recipe is a great addition to my repertoire.


Gary lynn Collins
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I served the steak with roasted potatoes and asparagus. It was a delicious and healthy meal.


Ch mumtaz gujjar
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover flank steak. I made it for lunch and it was so good.


Rhoda Atieno
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I grilled the steak over charcoal and it had a really nice smoky flavor. The Worcestershire butter was the perfect complement.


Cari Alonso
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I marinated the steak overnight and it was so tender and flavorful. The Worcestershire butter was a great addition.


Ab D
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This steak was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Benjamin Van George Jr
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I'm not a big fan of Worcestershire sauce, but I really enjoyed the Worcestershire butter in this recipe.


Pedro Pineda
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This recipe is a keeper! The steak was so tender and flavorful, and the Worcestershire butter was the perfect finishing touch.


Mr Jack
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The steak was cooked well and the Worcestershire butter was a nice touch.


Khadija Sesay
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I thought the marinade was a bit too salty. I would recommend using less salt next time.


Tariq Ismail
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The steak was a little tough, but the Worcestershire butter helped to make it more flavorful.


sheena gates
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I followed the recipe exactly and the steak turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Uzair Karim
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This is my new favorite way to cook flank steak. It's so easy and the results are amazing.


Singlelight lovelyn
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I'm not usually a fan of flank steak, but this recipe changed my mind. The marinade made the steak so tender and flavorful.


Damilare Joseph
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This grilled flank steak was a hit at my last dinner party. The Worcestershire butter added a delicious savory flavor to the steak, and the meat was cooked perfectly.