I like to think that I’m learning to be a good cook. I’ll never be perfect, and I can use some pointers from time to time. That being the case, I used to shy away from serving flank or skirt steak because I thought it was too tough. I didn’t know how to prepare this super cheap, yummy cut of beef, but I learned! Here are a few tips on how to cut your flank and skirt steaks so they’re super tender.
First, you need to marinate the cut, even if it’s just for 30 minutes. A tenderizing mixture of soy, garlic combined with cutting across the grain (see photo below) means you’ll have a delectable dinner your family will love! For more recipes like this, you can check out eMeals. I’m an affiliate, so if you want to use one of my links to purchase a plan (we use the Clean Eating Meal Plan) I’ll get a few cents. Next, try your hand at the recipe below featuring Parmesan Broccoli Twice Baked Potatoes to set off your flank steak into the perfect meal!
Now that you’re a pro with cutting Flank Steak, try this AWESOME recipe from eMeals for Marinated Flank Steak and Parmesan/Broccoli Twice Baked Potatoes. From start to finish it’s 90 minutes, but there’s some serious down time while your potatoes bake. My family was impressed, and that made me feel SO good!
Marinated Flank Steak and
Parmesan Broccoli Twice Baked Potatoes
(this recipe serves 2 people, easily doubles or triples!)
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
Marinated Flank Steak:
1⁄2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3⁄4 lb flank steak
1⁄4 teaspoon salt, 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3⁄4 lb flank steak
1⁄4 teaspoon salt, 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
Twice Baked Potatoes:
1 large baking potato
1⁄2 cup chopped fresh broccoli
1⁄4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
1 tablespoon butter
1⁄4 teaspoon salt, 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pierce potatoes several times with a fork, rub potatoes lightly with EVOO and place in oven for 60 minutes.
2. Combine soy sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, honey, and crushed red pepper in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag; add steak. Seal bag, and marinate 1 hour as the potatoes bake.
3. Meanwhile, bring 1⁄2 cup water and broccoli to a boil in a saucepan; steam 4 minutes or until tender. Drain. Chop finely and set aside.
4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Sprinkle steak with salt and pepper; grill 7 to 8 minutes per side or to desired degree of doneness. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing (as the finished potato shells bake).
5. When potatoes are done, remove from oven (HOT!!) and cut potato in half lengthwise. Scoop potato pulp from halves into a bowl, leaving 1⁄4-inch shell. Stir together potato pulp, broccoli, cheese, sour cream, butter, salt, and pepper; spoon into potato shells. Place on an aluminum foil-lined rimmed baking sheet; bake 10 minutes or until browned.
Serve and Enjoy! Be sure to let me know if you try the Clean Eating meals. We love how eMeals makes dinner easy to plan, shop for and cook! Use promo code SCHOOL for 20% off your meal plan!
Thanks for a great recipe! I always forget how to cut the steak. It really makes a difference.
I must make those potatoes! MAN do they look delicious. Everything about this meal makes me hungry and it’s almost midnight! These are great tips on how to cut a steak. I admit I am an amateur in that area.
This sounds fabulous! I love a good flank steak…and yes, it’s all about the cut!
This is such great information! That looks really good too!
Skirt Steak is a favorite at our house! Thanks for the cutting tip!
Well that sure is a handy tip! Can you believe that I am literally the ONLY person that likes steak in my house. Isn’t that weird?
It is such a blessing to have awesome neighbors! I love our neighbors, they are super friendly and the type I can go knock on the door for help anytime! We have that great type of relationship 🙂
I love this! Coca cola is my fave and I know I’ll never find my name. Such a bummer.
I learn something every day on Pinterest. This is handy to know. Now I won’t be intimidated to try an unfamiliar cut of beef. Thanks!!
I’ve heard that term “against the grain” on the Food Network. It makes sense with your close up pictures. Btw, your food looks delish!!
This is so cute! I wish I had neighbors that talked to each other, my neighborhood is so quiet. Such a thoughtful little gift
My ex hubby taught me that, and it works like a charm. That’s what I use for fajitas. 🙂
I have never bought a flank steak before, but I would love to try it, like Liz says, for fajitas! Thanks for the cutting tips!
That is SO sweet! I’ve been looking for particular names too, but the one I see most often is “Meg”.
It is so important to cut against the grain and yet so many people are not aware! Now I’m hungry for steak. .
I never knew the ‘right’ way to cut a skirt steak… It always get confused when I have to cut up the fajitas for our meals.. I need to study this post again so I actually do it right.
I always have a hard time remembering this. it seems so natural to just cut with it, but that’s not how it works.
I’ve learned that cooking a steak in a cast iron skillet in the oven on broil makes a perfect steak every time. Just like eating out. And, you can buy the cheaper cuts without worry. Hubs and I do this every time. I have a lot of recipes on my website but our go to is no salt seasoning, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce.
I really think this is a fun idea that Coke is doing. Still trying to find my daughter’s name though!
I am still pissed. I don’t have anything even close! I might have to make my own!
Super sweet and thoughtful. I want to try that pita sandwich. It looks awesome!
Great advice. We love making steak like this, actually had it last night with a large baked potato.
Haha, too funny! What a cute idea.
That is so sweet of your neighbor! My sister recently took a vaca to FL and sent me a pic of a coke with my name on it in the sand at the beach lol so I was there in spirit!
I love a good steak, but we usually go the cheaper route to save money. This flank steak looks delicious!
Very helpful information and a yummy looking steak! I love that it’s so easy to find clean eating recipes and not have to plan every meal yourself.
Oh I have not had a steak in SO long! This looks great & thanks for the steak cutting advice.
That steak looks really juicy. The cuts look so clean
This looks delicious! I never knew there was a certain way to cut it, I cant wait try cause we love steak in this house.
Thanks for this great tip! And that parmesan broccoli potato looks so yummy with the steak!
Such good tips here. I’m glad to learn too, that you can marinate it for short amounts of time and still be okay.
that’s awesome! someone in another state found a brett for me!
I love the Share A Cokes that are personalized, what an awesome neighbor! That potato looks so good what is is stuffed with?
The potato is twice baked and stuffed with parmesan and broccoli! It was delicious and a clean eating meal! The recipe is here: https://www.redheadbabymama.com/2014/07/how-to-cut-flank-or-skirt-steak.html
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