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Demetra Overton

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
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  1. Remove the flank steak from the refrigerator 1 hour before you are ready to cook if you have time.
  2. Score the flank steak (optional)
  3. Mix the spices together and rub it on both sides of the flank steak
  4. Heat the griddle or pan with the oil
  5. You may have to cut the flank steak in half to fit it into the pan
  6. Cook the flank steak for 4-5 minutes per side until it reaches your desired doneness
  7. Remove the flank steak to a cutting board, tent it with foil and let it rest for 10 minutes
  8. Slice the flank steak against the grain no more than 1/2 an inch thick