How to cook flank steak, Steak marinade, How to cook sirloin steak

If you are asking how to cook flank steak, you may also want to know how to cook skirt steak. Both of these cuts are very similar. They are both cheaper cuts, are a little tougher, very flavorful and are commonly used in Asian cuisine and in Mexican dishes such as fajitas. Both of these cuts come from the underside part of the beef; the skirt steak from the plate section and the flank steak from the flank.

FLANK STEAK

• 1 Cup mustards (Dijon, yellow, horseradish, etc.)


• ¼ Cup olive oil


• 2 Teaspoons dried oregano


• 2 Teaspoons dried thyme


• 2 Teaspoons dried basil


• 1 ½ Teaspoons dried rosemary


• 4 Cloves minced garlic


• 2 Pounds flank steak

Mix the mustard, oil and seasonings together. Spread heavy coat of mixture on both sides of the steak. Cover and refrigerate steak overnight in refrigerator. Grill on high heat on gas or charcoal grill for 5 to 7 minutes or each side. (can also place in oven under broiler to cook). When the steak is done, place on cutting board and cut in thin diagonal slices.

SKIRT STEAK

• 1 ½ Pounds skirt steak


• 2 Teaspoons butter


• 1 Large finely sliced onion


• 1 Clove minced garlic


• Pepper


• 1 Can cream of chicken soup


• ½ Can water

On a cutting board, cut steak into paper thin slices across the grain. Melt butter and stir in steak to coat with butter. Add onions, garlic, and pepper. (most will not need salt-soup has a lot of salt) Mix water with soup until smooth; pour over steak. Cover and cook until onions are tender.

If you want to know how to cook flank steak, you will like the following recipes.

• How to cook sirloin steak


• How to cook round steak


• Steak marinade


• How to cook filet mignon

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