Marinated Flank Steak

I am not too fond of flank steak.Most of the time,it  turns out dry and tough.This recipe uses beer as the marinade base.It takes a little planning because it has to be marinated over night.The two things every marinade needs are a good blend of spices and an acidic component to soften the meat.

Ingredients:

1 two pound flank steak(sometimes called London Broil)

For the rub:
1 tablespoon of dried thyme
2 teaspoons of chilli powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons of sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

For the marinade:
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 bottle of beer
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce


Preparation:

Using a meat mallet,pound the steak on both sides ,and remove any excess fat
Mix the rub ingredients together and use it to rub the steak on both sides
Place rubbed steak into glass baking dish
Mix marinade ingredients and pour over the steak
Refrigerate over night
Heat the grill to a medium high temperature
Brush the grill rack with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Grill steak 4 to 5 minutes per side for rare or 6 or 7 minutes a side for medium
Let steak rest for 5 minutes then slice and the diagonal and serve

I like to serve this with a salsa or a relish.

Serves 4