Soooo... I promised I would be a better blogger and I have failed. Miserably. I haven't blogged since July 4th. Its been a really busy past few months. I took two classes and coached gymnastics all summer, and this week I started three classes, coaching part time and substitute teaching 3 days a week. So, unfortunately, blogging is going to take a backseat for a while. But in the meantime here is a super fast and easy weeknight dinner you have got to try.
Marinated Flank Steak and Grilled Sweet Potatoes
Serves 4
Adapted from Family Circle Magazine
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
salt
black pepper
1 lb to 1.5 lbs of flank or skirt steak***
4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 in pieces
Heat a grill or indoor grill pan to medium-high heat.
In a bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, brown sugar, thyme, salt & pepper.
Lightly coat grill rack or grill pan with oil or nonstick cooking spray. Brush or dip the sweet potatoes in the marinade. Grill 6 minutes per side or until fork tender. While the potatoes are going let the steak sit in the marinade.
Transfer the potatoes to a baking dish with a cooling rack, and pop in the oven at 200-250F, just to keep them warm while the steak cooks.
Spray the grill rack or grill pan again. (If using a grill pan wipe it out first) If using flank steak grill about 5-6 minutes per side for medium rare. If you have skirt steak it will only take 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare. Once the meat is in the pan DO NOT touch it. You won't get a good crust on the meat if you keep playing with it in the pan.
When the steak is finished cooking let it rest for at least 5 minutes before you cut into it. If you cut it too soon all of the juices will run out of it, and you will have very dry steak.
Cut the steak into 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices and serve with the sweet potatoes.
Unfortunately I don't have a picture of the finished product. I think that may be the hardest part of this blogging thing. I'm so hungry by the time I'm done cooking that I start eating and halfway through my meal I remember that I forgot to take a picture of my plate.
***When grilling or cooking meat, take your meat out of the fridge and let it come to room temperature while you are prepping.
Enjoy!
