Happy Saturday to everyone! Today I had to go to the office but I actually enjoyed it and was able to accomplish a lot with few people in the office. However, getting home was  beer and grill day. One of my friend’s has requested grilled flank steak and today was the day, so enjoy Tony!  Flank steak is a tough cut of meat but the longer you let  it sit in marinade the better the flavor.

Let’s grill (ha changed it up on you)!

Red Wine-Herb Grilled Flank Steak

4 springs fresh rosemary

4 springs fresh thyme

3 cups red dry red wine

2 bay leaves

1 small onion, chopped

4 cloves garlic, chopped

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 pound flank steak

salt and pepper to taste

Place wine, rosemary, thyme, onion, garlic and olive oil in a large shallow baking dish and stir to combine.

Add steak and coat both sides then add bay leaves.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours but it is best for overnight.

Grilled Vegetables

1 large tomato

3 portabella mushrooms (cleaned)

1 large eggplant

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon fresh parsley

1 teaspoon fresh basil

In a bowl whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, parsley, and basil.

Slice tomato, portabella mushrooms, and eggplant. Place in a large dish and coat with olive oil, salt and pepper.

Heat grill on high and let the vegetables rest for 5 minutes. Place the vegetables on the grill and cook each side for 7 – 10 minutes.

Once the veggies are done, let them rest in a dish for 5 – 10 minutes (Good time to start the steak).

Jen took a picture of me while I was working and not cooking.

Time to grill the steak. Remove the meat from the marinade, season both sides with salt and pepper.

Place on the grill and cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side.

Remove from the grill and let sit for 5 minutes.

While the steak sits, coat the vegetables with the sauce.

Slice the steak against the grain.

Time to plate! Here is how I did the plating:

Here is another view:

This is a great grilling recipe so I hope you enjoy! I’m not sure what I am going to cook tomorrow for dinner, but I just checked the weather and they are calling for rain so who knows what I will end up making. Any ideas? Email them to me at thecookinghusband@gmail.com

Happy Cooking!