Orange-Marinated Flank Steak

Name: Orange-Marinated Flank Steak
Yield: serves 4, 3 ounces beef and 1 tablespoon sauce per serving
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 1/3 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons soy sauce (lowest sodium available); 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (lowest sodium available); 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 1-pound flank steak, all visible fat discarded; Cooking spray

December 9, 2011

Here’s the recipe to turn to when you want to spend your time with your family or friends, not in the kitchen. Just refrigerate lean flank steak in a lively orange marinade for up to 48 hours, then quickly grill indoors or out.

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