Friday, December 28, 2007

Barbequed Marinated Flank Steak


INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds flank steak


DIRECTIONS

In a blender, combine the soy sauce, honey, vinegar, ginger, garlic powder, and vegetable oil.

Lay steak in a shallow glass or ceramic dish. Pierce both sides of the steak with a sharp fork. Pour marinade over steak, then turn and coat the other side. Cover, and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight.

Preheat grill for high heat.

Place grate on highest level, and brush lightly with oil. Place steaks on the grill, and discard marinade. Grill steak for 10 minutes, turning once, or to desired doneness.

BBQ Steak


INGREDIENTS

1 small onion, chopped
7 cloves garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons Dijon-style prepared mustard
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 (2 pound) tri-tip steak


DIRECTIONS

Place onion, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, soy sauce, rosemary, mustard, salt, and pepper into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Place steak in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over steaks, seal, and refrigerate for about 3 hours.

Preheat the grill for high heat.

Brush grill grate with oil. Discard marinade, and place steak on the prepared grill. Cook for 7 minutes per side, or to desired doneness.

Avocado Steak


INGREDIENTS

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
salt to taste
garlic powder to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 small onions, chopped
4 beef steaks
2 avocados - peeled, pitted and sliced

DIRECTIONS

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil grate.

In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

Place refried beans in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and season with salt and garlic powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Saute onions until browned and tender.

On the prepared grill, cook steaks 7 to 10 minutes, to an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (65 degrees C).

Spread steaks with refried beans, and top with onions and avocado slices. Serve over rice.