Broiled flank steak

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsFlank steak
1Onion, thinly sliced
1teaspoonGrated lemon rind
½cupLemon juice
2tablespoonsSugar
2tablespoonsSoy sauce
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonDried whole oregano
teaspoonCoarsely ground pepper
1tablespoonButter, melted

Directions

Trim excess fat from steak; score steak on both sides in 1½ inch squares. Place half of onion slices in a 12 x8 x 2 inch baking dish.

Top with steak and then remaining onion slices. Combine lemon rind and next 6 ingredients; pour over meat. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours, turning steak occasionally. Remove meat from marinade and place on a lightly greased rack in a broiler pan. Remove onion slices and discard marinade. Set aside. Broil steak 4 inches from heat 6 to 8 minutes on each side.

Cook reserved onion in 1 tablespoon buter in a skillet until crisp-tender. To serve, slice steak across the grain into thin slices; top with onion. From "The progressive Farmer", January 1992.

Submitted by Kim Lawton, Lexington, KY