Easy Flank Steak with Marinated Cucumbers and Sweet Potato
Kristina Cadelina
A quick and flavorful Asian Inspired Flank Steak featuring Chili Sesame Oil, Coconut Aminos and Garlic. Paired with Marinated Cucumbers and Sweet Potato for a perfect family meal. This will be your go-to easy dinner!!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Asian
Servings 4
Calories 310 kcal
- 1 pound flank steak cut into 4 filets
- 1/2 sweet onion sliced
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 tablespoon chili sesame oil
- 1/2 cup basil chopped
- 1 bunch green onions sliced
Roasted Sweet Potato
- 2 sweet potatoes peeled, large diced or large sliced
- olive oil cooking spray or any cooking spray
Marinated Cucumbers
- 1/2 cucumber, English thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon chili sesame oil
Preheat oven at 400 degrees.Marinate the steaks in the oils, coconut aminos, sweet onion, garlic and basil for about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, on a lined sheet pan with foil, add the cubed sweet potato and spray with olive oil spray. Place in oven and roast for 20 minutes.
For the cucumbers, combine all the ingredients of their marinade and whisk together. Then toss the cucumbers in the marinade. Set aside.
In a large non stick pan on medium /low heat, remove the steaks from the marinade and add to the pan.
Sear for 5 minutes per each side. Remove steak from the heat and let it sit for another 5 minutes. Add the green onion on top.
Dish up the cucumbers, steak, sauce drippings from the pan and sweet potatoes. Enjoy!
Some Tips:
Steak temperature guide:
Rare 125-130 degrees
Medium rare 130-140 degrees
Medium 140-150 degrees
Medium well 150-160 degrees
Well done 160 + degrees
Top with sliced green onions and a dash of Everything but The Bagel Seasoning which can be found at Trader Joe’s.
You might hear moans because this Flank is da’ bomb!
Searing for 5 minutes each side will get you a medium cooked steak, so little red but not super raw.
This can be served with rice as well or on top your favorite salad.
Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 27gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 429mgPotassium: 847mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 12750IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Asian Inspired Flank Steak, Coconut Aminos, Flank Steak, Gluten Free