Southwestern Flank Steak Recipes

Steps:

• Season two 20-ounce boneless rib-eyes with salt and pepper and rub with Coffee Spice Rub on one side. Grill rub-side down over high heat, 4 to 5 minutes; flip, reduce the heat to medium or move the steaks to a cooler spot, cover and grill 8 to 10 more minutes (for medium-rare). Serve with Smoky Tomato-Red Chile Salsa.
• Whisk all of the ingredients in a bowl.
• Whisk the vinegar, olive oil and chipotle puree in a bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and toss. Season with salt and pepper.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; rub over steak., On a greased grill rack, grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 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 stand for 5 minutes. To serve, thinly slice across the grain.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the first seven ingredients; spread over both sides of steaks. Place in a large resealable plastic bag; refrigerate 6 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., Grill steaks, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-9 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Let steaks stand 5 minutes. Thinly slice across the grain.

Steps:

• Score surface of the steak, making diamond shapes 1/2 in. deep. In a shallow dish, combine the remaining ingredients; add steak and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for at least 2 hours, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat for 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 stand for 10 minutes. To serve, thinly slice across the grain.

Steps:

• Score steak on both sides; place in large resealable food-storage plastic bag or ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish.
• In medium bowl, mix remaining ingredients; spoon over steak. Seal bag or cover baking dish with plastic wrap. Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes.
• Set oven control to broil. Spray broiler pan with cooking spray. Place steak on pan; brush with liquid from bag or dish. Reserve tomatoes. Broil with top of steak 4 to 6 inches from heat 10 to 15 minutes or until steak is desired doneness, turning once.
• With slotted spoon, spoon tomatoes onto steak; discard remaining liquid. Broil 3 to 5 minutes longer until tomatoes are lightly browned. Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices to serve.

Steps:

• Combine the first 6 ingredients in a bowl; stir well. Place the steak in a large heavy-duty, zip-top plastic bag. Pour the marinade mixture over the steak. Seal the bag securely, and place it in a large bowl. Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours, turning occasionally.
• Remove the steak from the marinade, discarding the marinade. Spread the spinach over the steak to within 1/2 inch of edges. Top with the red peppers and onions.
• Combine the chiles, garlic, cumin and chili powder. Spread the chile mixture over the pepper and onion layer. Sprinkle with cheese. Roll the steak, starting at the short side. Secure with a heavy string at 2 inch intervals. Place in a shallow roasting pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Steps:

• Squeeze juice from 1 orange and pour into a food processor or blender.
• Add garlic, cilantro, chiles and their sauce, oil, vinegar, cumin, coriander, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Whirl until finely pureed.
• Place steak in a 1-gallon zip-lock plastic bag.
• Pour cilantro-chipotle mixture over steak and seal bag.
• Chill at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.
• Lift steak from marinade (discard marinade) and lay on an oiled barbecue grill over a solid bed of medium-hot coals or medium-high heat on a gas grill (you can hold your hand at grill level only 3 to 4 seconds); close lid on gas grill.
• Cook steak, turning every 4 to 5 minutes, until browned on both sides and done to your liking in center of thickest part (cut to test), about 12 minutes total for medium-rare.
• Transfer steak to a rimmed board or a platter. Let rest 3 to 5 minutes.
• Thinly slice meat across the grain.
• Also slice remaining orange.
• Serve steak with orange slices to squeeze over servings, and add salt to taste.