Italian-Style Grilled Flank Steak (Gluten-Free)

06/25/2022 - Looking for a cheap, easy steak recipe to feed a crowd? This Italian-style grilled flank steak is just the ticket. Grilled over charcoal or gas, then sliced and splashed with olive oil, lemon, and rosemary, this recipe is as delicious as it is economical. It goes great as a main course, or as a side to your favorite pasta dishes.

Ingredients

• 1 (1 ½-pound) flank steak, trimmed of excess fat
• ½ cup chopped fresh rosemary
• 6 cloves garlic
• ⅓ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
• ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary

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Directions
Combine ½ cup chopped fresh rosemary, garlic, ⅓ cup olive oil, ¼ cup lemon juice, black pepper, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, and ½ teaspoon salt in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and set marinade aside.

Pierce the steak with a fork 20 to 30 times. Place in a shallow baking dish. Pour marinade over steak and flip to coat both sides. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours.

Combine ⅓ cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, lemon zest, 1 teaspoon minced rosemary, ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt in a jar. Cover and shake the dressing to combine. Shake again before using.

Heat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Remove steak from marinade; scrape off any chunks of marinade. Discard used marinade. 

Season steak with salt and black pepper.

Place steak on the preheated grill and cook until browned on the outside and red on the inside, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. 

Place 2 tablespoons of the olive oil-lemon juice dressing in a small bowl. Use rosemary sprig to baste the steak while it cooks. 

An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a steak should read 125-130F for rare.

Remove steak to a platter and allow to rest about 6 minutes before slicing. 

Cut in half lengthwise, then into ¼-inch-thick slices at an angle against the grain. 

Drizzle with additional dressing. 

Serve hot on a bed of your favorite greens.

Want some steak sauce with that? Here' a list of great gluten-free steak sauces.