How to cook flank steak - The short answer is HOT and FAST
You will need a cast iron griddle or 12 inch cast iron pan
Ingredients
- 2-3 pound flank steak
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon course ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander optional
- 2 tablespoons canola or grapeseed oil
Instructions
- Remove the flank steak from the refrigerator 1 hour before you are ready to cook if you have time.
- Score the flank steak (optional)
- Mix the spices together and rub it on both sides of the flank steak
- Heat the griddle or pan with the oil
- You may have to cut the flank steak in half to fit it into the pan
- Cook the flank steak for 4-5 minutes per side until it reaches your desired doneness
- Remove the flank steak to a cutting board, tent it with foil and let it rest for 10 minutes
- Slice the flank steak against the grain no more than 1/2 an inch thick