Steak makes a perfect quick weekday meal. This steak recipe from France is for marinated flank steak that is quickly grilled and served with a sauce made with port and seasoned with fresh thyme.
Pronounced: bah vet / oh / port oh
INGREDIENTS:
- 1-1/2 lbs. flank steak
- For the marinade:
- 1/3 cup port
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 Tablespoon fresh Thyme (leaves only)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 shallots finely chopped (to measurea bout 2 tablespoons)
- 2 teaspoons butter
PREPARATION:
1. Make the marinade: whisk all the marinade in a small bowl.
2. Place the steak in a glass bowl or plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the steak and place in the frige for up to 8 hours.
3. Heat outside grill (or George Foreman Grill). Remove steak from marinade. Do not discard marinade.
4. Grill steak until desired doneness. (Depends on which grill you use and how hot it is.)
5. While the steak is grilling, place the marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over med-high heat.
6. Cook about 5 minutes or until the marinade is reduced to about 1/3 cup. Whisk in the butter until it is melted.
To serve:
Thinly slice the steak, spoon on some sauce and serve.
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January 2, 2010 at 5:01 pm
kavey
This looks great and very straightforward.
I sometimes do steak quickly marinated in port and balsamic but like the addition of garlic, thyme and shallots…
Shall have to try this!
January 13, 2010 at 1:25 am
fabulousfrenchfood
You won’t be disappointed! It is/was a family favorite
January 13, 2010 at 1:31 am
fabulousfrenchfood
I think you’ll like it!It is/was a family favorite and pretty easy to do…