Grilled Flank Steak

Let this low-calorie steak star at your backyard barbecues. Brush a tangy barbecue-style sauce over lean flank steak while it grills.


Grilled Flank Steak


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Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 27 mins
Servings: Makes 6 servings.
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1/4  cup  chopped onionOn Sale
  • 1    clove garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  chili powderOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  margarineOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  tomato sauceOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  vinegarOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  honeyOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  pepperOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  pounds  beef flank steak, cut 3/4 inch thickOn Sale

Directions
1.
For sauce, in a small saucepan cook onion, garlic, and chili powder in margarine until tender. Stir in tomato sauce, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Bring to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil 5 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened.
2.
Meanwhile, trim fat from flank steak. Score steak diagonally into diamonds on both sides. Brush with sauce. Grill steak on an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 7 minutes. Turn and grill to desired doneness, allowing 5 to 7 minutes more for medium. Brush occasionally with the remaining sauce.
3.
To serve, thinly slice the flank steak across the grain. Makes 6 servings.

Broiling directions
Place meat on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 3 inches from the heat for 6 minutes. Turn and broil to desired doneness, allowing 6 to 8 minutes more for medium. Brush occasionally with sauce.

Nutrition information
Calories 240, Total Fat 14 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Sodium 304 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 21 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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