Greek-style Flank Steak with Tangy Yogurt Sauce

Lemon, garlic, and oregano bring out the flavors of this bold and flavorful Mediterranean dish

 

1 beef flank steak (12 oz)

For marinade:

¼ C lemon juice

1 Tbsp olive oil

2 tsp fresh oregano, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or ½ tsp dried)

1 Tbsp garlic, minced (about 2–3 cloves)

For yogurt sauce:

1 C cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped

1 C nonfat plain yogurt

2 Tbsp lemon juice

1 Tbsp fresh dill, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

1 Tbsp garlic, minced (about 2–3 cloves)

½ tsp salt

Directions:

1) For the marinade, combine lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, and garlic in a large bowl.

2) Lay steak in a flat container with sides and pour marinade over the steak. Let the steak marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to 24 hours, turning several times.

3) Combine all the ingredients for the yogurt sauce. Set yogurt sauce aside for at least 15 minutes to blend flavors. (Sauce can be prepared up to 1 hour in advance and refrigerated.)

4) Preheat oven broiler on high temperature, with the rack 3 inches from heat source.

5) Broil steak for about 10 minutes on each side (to a minimum internal temperature of 145 ºF). Let cool for 5 minutes before carving.

6) Slice thinly across the grain into 12 slices (1 ounce each).

7) Serve three slices of the steak with ½ cup yogurt sauce on the side.

8 ounces baby spinach leaves (about 10 cups packed)
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 teaspoon (packed) finely grated lemon peel
large pinch of dried crushed red pepper
4 cups (packed) fresh arugula leaves, divided (about 5 ounces)
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons (packed) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
pounds ground beef (20% fat)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 hamburger buns, split horizontally
6 1/3 inch thick slices fresh mozzarella cheese (about 10 ounces)
2 large beefsteak tomatoes, cut into ¼ inch thick rounds

Pesto

  1. Rinse spinach; drain briefly, then place in large glass bowl.
  2. Microwave spinach, uncovered, on high just until wilted, 1 to 1½ minutes.
  3. Drain and squeeze out as mush liquid as possible.
  4. Combine garlic, lemon peel and crushed red pepper in processor; blend until garlic is finely chopped.
  5. Add spinach, 2 cups (packed) arugula, pine nuts, and lemon juice; process until coarse puree forms.
  6. With machine running, gradually add oil in thin stream and blend until almost smooth. Mix in cheese.
  7. Transfer pesto to small bowl; season with salt. (It can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill)

Burgers

  1. Combine ground beef, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 6 tablespoons spinach-arugula pesto in large bowl; mix lightly with fingertips or for just until incorporated.
  2. Form meat mixture into six 3/4 inch thick patties. Place patties on platter.
  3. (Beef patties can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  4. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill burgers top desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Grill buns, cut side down, just until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
  5. Build burgers with pesto, patties, mozzarella, cheese, tomatoes and arugula.
  6. Cover with bun tops.

Makes 6

Grilled New York Strip & Onions with Rosemary Balsamic Butter Sauce

8 tablespoons (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, divided
1 large shallot, minced
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 large fresh rosemary sprigs
2 pounds mixed sweet onions, large
shallots, baby leeks and green onions
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 1½ inch thick New York strip steaks (each about 12 ounces)
2 tablespoons orange juice
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