Colombian Flank Steak

The first time I made this recipe was in 2009 for a party. Sadly, it was before I learned how to properly cut a flank steak, so everyone was eating tough, yet delicious flank steak.

This recipe comes from Bon Appetit, and I was really taken with it. The flank steak turns out delicious if marinated over night, and the accompaniments are equally spectacular. The ajii complements the steak quite nicely. Though, this time I decided to make it into fajitas instead of just straight up steak. I think it works well that way. Some sauteed onions and bell pepper work great, and, of course, serve with some awesome guacamole.

Keep in mind that the flank steak will shrink. Nothing worse than shrinkage. This flank steak shrunk by about a quarter of its total volume, but still turned out to be more than enough food for two, plus leftovers.

Via: Bon Appetit

Ingredients

• 2 1 1/3-pound flank steaks
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• Coarse kosher salt
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/4 cups thinly sliced green onions (about 6)
• 1 12-ounce bottle dark beer
• 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce

Preparation

Using sharp knife, lightly score flank steaks about 1/8 inch deep on both sides in a crisscross pattern at 1/2-inch intervals. Place steaks in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle steaks on both sides with oregano and cumin and generous amount of coarse salt and freshly ground pepper. Drizzle olive oil over both sides of steaks, rubbing oil and spices into meat. Add green onions, beer, and Worcestershire sauce, turning steaks several times to coat both sides. Cover and chill at least 3 hours, turning occasionally. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush grill rack lightly with oil. Grill steaks to desired doneness, 3 to 4 minutes total per side for medium-rare, turning steaks 1/4 turn after 1 1/2 minutes to form crisscross grill marks, if desired. Transfer steaks to cutting board; let rest 5 minutes. Thinly slice steaks across grain.

Notes: For a dark beer, I always use a porter, but you could use anything on this side of a dark amber. Do not forget the Worcestershire sauce! 2 flank steaks should serve quite a few people, so keep that in mind.