Vaco Argentinean Flank Steak Recipes

Steps:

• Score the steak 1/4 inch deep on both sides; rub the black pepper on both sides of the steak, amount depending on your tolerance for black pepper! Place in a large shallow dish or a thick ziplock plastic bag. Combine olive oil and the remaining ingredients in a small bowl; stir well.
• Pour the marinade mixture over the steak; cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours.
• Remove the steak from marinade, discarding the marinade.
• Grill, covered, over medium-hot coals (350 to 400 degrees) for 4 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness.
• Let rest for 5 minutes, covered. To serve, slice the steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices. Enjoy!

Steps:

• Make Chimichurri:.
• Place the vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, oregano, and garlic in a blender and puree.
• With the motor running, add the olive oil, blending until the sauce comes together.
• Add the red pepper flakes and salt and pepper, to taste.
• Place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
• Serve at room temperature.
• For the Steak:.
• Rub the steaks with the olive oil and season them with salt. Grill the steaks on medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for a medium-rare to medium, or longer for medium-well or well done.
• Serve topped with Chimichurri Sauce.

Steps:

• Prepare grill according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Place onion on baking sheet; brush both sides lightly with oil and season with salt and pepper.
• Sprinkle both sides of steak with salt and pepper. Place onion and steak directly on grill. Grill onion, turning once, until streaked with dark grill marks, 10 to 12 minutes. Grill steak until well seared and dark brown on side, 5 to 7 minutes. Using tongs, flip steak; continuing grilling on other side until interior of meat is slightly less done than you want it to be when you eat it, 2 to 5 minutes more for rare or medium-rate.
• Transfer steak to cutting board, cover loosely with foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice steak very thing on bias against the grain. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Place onions on platter and arrange meat over onions. Serve with Chimichurri Sauce.
• For Chimichurri Sauce:.
• Process parsley and garlic in the work bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade, stopping as necessary to scrape sides of bowl. Until ingredients are chopped fine. Transfer mixture to medium bowl. Whisk in oil, vinegar, pepper flakes, salt and 2 tablespoons water until thoroughly blended. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Cut rinsed lemon in half and squeeze juice (about 1 tbsp.) into the food processor.
• Remove large stems from the rinsed parsley and add to the lemon juice with 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, and Adobo seasoning.
• Pulse 10-15 times until coarsely chopped and blended.
• Preheat large saute pan on medium-high 2-3 minutes. Add remaining oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add steaks and cook 6-8 minutes, turning often, until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
• Top steaks with the parsley mixture and serve.

Steps:

• If you've got a piece of meat with a lot of fat, score the meat on both sides.
• Lightly season with sea salt; alternatively, you could rub the meat with chimichurri before grilling.
• Grilling time will depend upon the thickness of your individual piece of meat, but cook to an internal temperature of 120 degrees F for medium rare.
• Let side a few minutes, then slice against the grain.