Pacific Rim Flank Steak

Name: Pacific Rim Flank Steak
Yield: Serves 4; 3 ounces beef per serving (plus 8 ounces reserved)
Ingredients: 3/4 cup pineapple juice; 1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons grated sweet onion, such as Vidalia, Maui, or Oso Sweet; 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce or paste (lowest sodium available); 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (lowest sodium available); 1 teaspoon olive oil (extra virgin preferred); 2 medium garlic cloves, crushed; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 1 1/2-pound flank steak, all visible fat discarded; Cooking spray

January 26, 2012

Pineapple juice adds a taste of Hawaii to the slightly sweet yet spicy marinade in this dish, and chili garlic sauce adds a bit of Asian flair. Be sure to allow time to marinate the steak for 8 to 24 hours. The recipe makes enough for you to serve grilled steak tonight and have some left for Pacific Rim Steak Salad with Sweet-and-Sour Dressing (page 94) later in the week.

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