Flank steak is flavorful and juicy when completely unadorned, but it gets added personality from bitter greens, grilled onion, and a lively vinaigrette.
Steak and onion can be grilled in a hot lightly oiled 2-burner grill pan over medium-high heat, 9 to 11 minutes.
Recipe information
Total Time
30 minutes
Yield
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
For steak:
For salad:
Preparation
Marinate steak:
Step 1
Whisk together Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, oil, garlic, and sugar in a shallow dish. Add steak, turning to coat, and marinate at room temperature 15 minutes.
Make dressing and prepare onion while steak marinates:
Step 2
Whisk together shallot, vinegar, mustard, 3 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Toss onion with remaining tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
Grill steak and onion:
Step 3
Prepare a gas grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-high heat. Pat steak dry and season with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Oil grill rack. Grill steak, covered, turning once, 8 to 10 minutes total for medium-rare.
Step 4
Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest, uncovered, 5 minutes.
Step 5
While steak rests, grill onion in grill basket, covered, stirring occasionally, until charred and tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
Step 6
Thinly slice steak across the grain. Toss greens, onion, and steak with dressing and salt to taste.
