Easy Flank Steak with Marinated Cucumbers and Sweet Potato
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!!
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Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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!
Notes
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.
Nutrition
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
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