Beef flank steak is marinated in an Asian-style marinade and grilled.

Grilled Asian-Style Flank Steak

1 flank or sirloin steak (1 1/2 to 2 pounds)

 

Marinade:
1/4 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup soy sauce

1 small onion, sliced

2 tablespoons dark corn syrup

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely minced
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil*
1/4 teapoon ground black pepper

1. Whisk together all ingredients for marinade.
2. Place meat in a shallow non-reactive pan or a self-sealing plastic bag; pour marinade over it. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or longer, turning meat occasionally.
3. Prepare outdoor grill with hot coals on one side of grill, or heat one side of gas grill to hot.
4. Remove meat from marinade; pat dry.
5. Sear meat over direct heat 5 minutes on each side. Move meat to side of grill not over heat; grill, covered, 20 minutes or until meat thermometer registers 145°F (60°C) for medium-rare. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing on the diagonal.

Makes 6 servings.

*Available in the Asian specialty section of most grocery stores.

To Broil: Heat broiler. Place meat on greased broiler-pan rack. Broil for about 6 minutes on each side for medium-rare.