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fireman bob's marinated flank steak my way...

firemanbob65 avatar
Recipe by
Bob Cooney
@firemanbob65
Cottonwood Heights, UT

I tried and I tried and I tried... Not to bad if I say so myself... Everybody Enjoy this one !!!! Sincerely, Fireman Bob :) THIS IS IMPORTANT I listed this here and once again in the Directions... NOTE: *** Once done with basting on the second side during grilling, MAKE SURE YOU DISCARD any reserved marinade. DO NOT EAT ***

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 6 Hr 30 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For fireman bob's marinated flank steak my way...

  • 4 lb
    beef flank steak - 1 pound per steak ( if needed, ask your meat man to cut for you )
  • 1/4 c
    fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    soy sauce - dark
  • 1 tsp
    cumin
  • 1 tsp
    fennel seeds - crushed
  • 3 Tbsp
    fresh cilantro - chopped - divided
  • 2 tsp
    extra virgin oil
  • 6 clove
    garlic - minced
  • 2 c
    tomatillos - chopped
  • 1/2 c
    gooseberries - stems removed and chopped
  • 2 lg
    roasted chipotle peppers - seeded, and finely chopped
  • 1/2 c
    red onion - chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp
    course sea salt - or to taste

How To Make fireman bob's marinated flank steak my way...

  • 1
    Place meat in a large plastic bag. ( You can use an Oven Bag, as for " Turkey " ) Prepare the marinade by stirring together lemon juice, soy sauce, cumin, fennel seeds, 1 chipotle pepper, 1 tablespoon cilantro, oil, and 3 garlic. Pour over steak in bag, close the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 6 hours, turning bag over about every 2 hours.
  • 2
    Chipotle-Tomatillo Salsa, stir together tomatillos, 1 chipotle pepper, gooseberries, red onion, the lemon zest, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon cilantro, 3 cloves garlic, and salt. Cover and refrigerator for 4 hours.
  • 3
    Drain steak, reserving marinade. Grill steak on the grill directly over hot coals for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or to desired doneness, when You turn steak over baste by brushing with reserved marinade.
  • 4
    NOTE: *** Once done with basting on the second side during grilling, *** MAKE SURE YOU DISCARD any reserved marinade. *** DO NOT EAT ***
  • 5
    Serve with the Salsa and a nice Crusty bread ENJOY !!!
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