Flank Steak—Makes a Very Tasty Burger.

Name: Flank Steak—Makes a Very Tasty Burger.
Yield: serves 4 (1 1/2 sandwiches each)
Ingredients: One 1-pound flank steak; 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1 cup olive oil plus additional for brushing buns; 6 whole-wheat hamburger buns

January 24, 2012

Cooks' Note

Flank steak is very lean, but benefits from marinating since it is somewhat fibrous. It is best cooked to no more than a medium doneness and sliced across the grain in thin diagonal slices. Serve with pinto or black beans (see pages 240 and 221) and a green salad.

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