Monday, January 10, 2011

Day 5, Mission: Flank Steak, Asparagus & Homemade Fries, 360 recipes to go

Since summer is slowly disappearing, we have to grill all we can over the next few weeks. With the help of my lovely mother we have designed a simple yet delicious steak meal perfect for a summers night. So with out further ado...your steak feast in only 2 pans and a grill :)
Yields: 6 Servings
Total Time:
# of Pans: 2
Ingredients:
2lbs of Flank Steak
1/2 Cup Worcestershire Sauce
2Tbsp Soy sauce

Salt & Pepper to Taste
1 Bundle of uncooked-washed asparagus
4 White Potatoes (you can use sweet potatoes if you want to too!)
1 48oz bottle of Canola Oil
4 Tbsp Parmesan Cheese
Directions:
*Preheat your oven to 350', and turn on your grill to a medium-high heat
* In a large plastic bag, add Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, salt and pepper and your flank steak.
*Shake the bag to make sure your steak is evenly coated with the marinade, close bag tight and refrigerate
 *Pour the entire bottle of oil into a large sauce pan and warm over medium heat bringing it almost to a boil
My Oil has been pre-used, hence the color

 *Meanwhile, cut your potatoes length wise into 1/2 inch strips (resembling the shape of french fries)

*As your oil is warming up,  cut about an inch off the bottom or each asparagus spear. (For a longer, more efficient method, hold each asparagus spear in your hand and bend until it snaps. Keep the top part )
*Grease a cookie sheet with some oil or butter and arrange the asparagus spears along the cookie sheet.
*Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the asparagus spears and set aside

*Once your oil is heated up, begin frying the potatoes. Carefully drop about 10 fries into the oil. Allow to fry for 8-10 minutes or until golden in color.
*Once done frying, scoop out the fires with a large slotted spoon and allow to dry on a paper towel.

*When you are about half way through frying your fries, place your asparagus in the oven and set a timer for 20 minutes
*After you set your asparagus in the oven, place your steak on your grill in the center and close the lid

*Continue frying your potatoes; once they are all fried, lightly coat with salt or your favorite seasoning.
*Remove Asparagus from the oven, and remove your steak from the grill ( your steak should have a little pink on the inside)
*Cut your flank steak into 1inch wide strips. Serve with Asparagus and fries and dig in!
**NOTE: I was too hungry while making this meal to take a picture of the finished product, but as you can see and I hope you know...it was delicious :)***
Invite your friends over, turn up your boom box and enjoy another hot Colorado Summer Night while we still have them!

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