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Flank Steak with Bitter Greens and Charred Red Onion

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Flank steak is flavorful and juicy when completely unadorned, but it gets added personality from bitter greens, grilled onion, and a lively vinaigrette.

Cooks' note:

Steak and onion can be grilled in a hot lightly oiled 2-burner grill pan over medium-high heat, 9 to 11 minutes.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

For steak:

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
1 pound flank steak (3/4 inch thick)

For salad:

1 medium shallot, finely chopped
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 very large red onion, halved and sliced 1/3 inch thick
3/4 pound bitter greens such as escarole or frisée or a combination
Equipment: a grill basket

Preparation

  1. Marinate steak:

    Step 1

    Whisk together Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, oil, garlic, and sugar in a shallow dish. Add steak, turning to coat, and marinate at room temperature 15 minutes.

  2. Make dressing and prepare onion while steak marinates:

    Step 2

    Whisk together shallot, vinegar, mustard, 3 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Toss onion with remaining tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.

  3. Grill steak and onion:

    Step 3

    Prepare a gas grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-high heat. Pat steak dry and season with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Oil grill rack. Grill steak, covered, turning once, 8 to 10 minutes total for medium-rare.

    Step 4

    Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest, uncovered, 5 minutes.

    Step 5

    While steak rests, grill onion in grill basket, covered, stirring occasionally, until charred and tender, 4 to 5 minutes.

    Step 6

    Thinly slice steak across the grain. Toss greens, onion, and steak with dressing and salt to taste.

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