Lemony Flank Steak

Lots of fresh lemon add flavor to this low fat, super-lean flank steak dinner. Serve it with a side of grilled or steamed vegetables.


Lemony Flank Steak


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Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1  1-1/2-pound  beef flank steak or boneless beef top sirloin steakOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  finely shredded lemon peelOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  lemon juiceOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  sugarOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  reduced-sodium soy sauceOn Sale
  • 2  teaspoons  snipped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushedOn Sale
  • 1/8  teaspoon  black pepperOn Sale
  •     Lemon slices (optional)On Sale
  •     Fresh oregano leaves (optional)On Sale

Directions
1.
Trim fat from meat. Score meat on both sides by making shallow cuts at 1-inch intervals in a diamond pattern. Place meat in a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish. For marinade, combine the lemon peel, lemon juice, sugar, soy sauce, oregano, and pepper. Pour over meat; close bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hours. Drain meat, reserving marinade.
2.
Preheat broiler. Place meat on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from the heat for 15 to 18 minutes for medium (160 degree F), turning and brushing once with marinade halfway through broiling. Discard any remaining marinade.
3.
To serve, thinly slice meat diagonally across the grain. If desired, garnish with lemon slices and fresh oregano leaves. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 201, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 367 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 26 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 17%, Calcium 1%, Iron 10%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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