Marinated Flank Steak

 

marinated flank steak

Flank steak is a lean, somewhat tough but flavorful cut of beef that benefits from the tenderizing effects of a marinade.

Makes 2 servings

Flank Steak

Ingredients:

  • Flank steak 16 oz piece

  • 4 tbsp of olive oil

  • 2 tbsp of soy sauce

  • 1 sprig of thyme

  • 2 cloves of garlic, thinly slice

  • 1/2 shallot, thinly slice

  • 1.5 tbsp of maple syrup

  • 1/2 tsp chipotle spice

  • Black pepper, freshly crack

  • 1 tbsp of unsalted butter

  • 1 tbsp of oil

  • 2 cloves garlic crushed

  • Small pinch of salt

Instructions:

  • mix garlic, shallots, maple, soy, 2 tbsp of olive oil with a whisk

  • marinade the flank steak and cover with a Saran

    Wrap and hold in the fridge over night

  • heat pan with 1 tbsp of oil and 2 tbsp of olive oil

  • remove beef from the marinade, remove the garlic and shallot or it will burn

  • set the oven at 300 f

  • season beef lightly with salt and pepper

  • using medium high heat to sear beef 1 minute, flip over to the other side and add in crushed garlic

  • add in thyme, baste beef with foamy butter

  • finish cooking beef in the oven until internal

  • temperature reaches 115f and remove from the oven

  • remove the beef away from pan or it will continue to cook

  • let rest for 10 minutes, temperature will rise to about 135f for medium rare. Cook to 120f for medium

  • 125f for medium well

  • slice thinly

Vine Ripened Tomatoes

Ingredients:

  • 1 pack of Windset farm cherry tomatoes

  • Salt and pepper

  • Few basil leaves

  • 2 cloves of garlic crushed

  • 3 sprig of thyme

  • 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil

Instructions:

  • drizzle olive oil on Cherry tomatoes

  • season with salt and pepper

  • tear up few leaves of basil, few sprig of thyme around the tomatoes

  • add in crushed garlic

  • turn oven to 350f and roasted the tomatoes for about 12 minuted

  • baste olive oil onto the tomatoes for extra flavour

Succotash

Ingredients:

  • 2 ears of corn, shuck from cobs

  • 1 small green zucchini, medium dice

  • Green beans, medium dice

  • 1 small red pepper, medium dice

  • 1/2 small onion, small dice

  • 1 clove garlic, medium strips

  • 1 tbsp of oil

  • 3 tbsp of olive oil

  • 1/6 lemon for juice

  • Salt and pepper

Instructions:

  • heat pan with oils on high heat, add in peppers, onions, corn, zucchini

  • do not stir the vegetables for 30 seconds

  • add in garlic and green beans, stir with wooden spoon

  • adjust seasoning with salt, pepper and lemon juice

  • taste as you go, the pan should not be wet from vegetables juices

  • it should be roasted and slightly caramelized

Maple Bacon Dressing

Ingredients:

• 2 pieces of old fashion bacon, dice

• 1 large shallot, thinly slice

• 1 garlic thinly slice

• 2.5 tbsp soy sauce

• 1.5 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tbsp of red wine vinegar

• Black pepper

Instructions:

  • in a small pot, heat up with medium heat and add in oil then bacon

  • render the bacon till light brown, stir often

  • add in shallots and garlic, cook till shallot becomes tender and soft but not too soft

  • add in soy, vinegar, and maple

  • crack good amount of black pepper

  • taste to balance out the sauce by adding soy, maple or vinegar if needed