Fiery Flank Steak with Tomato Jam |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Make jam to capitalize on a bumper crop of summer tomatoes. Prepare the jam up to two days ahead. Cover and store in the refrigerator, but serve it at room temperature. For a quick appetizer, serve it with cream cheese on crackers. Ingredients:
6 large ripe tomatoes, cored and cut in half crosswise (about 4 pounds) |
1/3 cup sugar |
1/3 cup grated onion |
3 garlic cloves, minced |
2 jalapeño peppers, minced |
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro |
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 tablespoon grated lime rind |
1/3 cup fresh lime juice |
2 teaspoons olive oil |
2 jalapeño peppers, minced |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
2 pounds flank steak, trimmed |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
cooking spray |
lemon slices (optional) |
Directions:
1. To prepare jam, grate tomatoes, flesh side down, over a large bowl to form 5 1/2 cups pulp; discard skins. Combine pulp, sugar, onion, 3 garlic cloves, and 2 jalapeños in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until reduced to 2 1/4 cups (about 20 minutes), stirring occasionally. Cool to room temperature. Stir in cilantro, 3 tablespoons juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
2. To prepare steak, combine rind, 1/3 cup juice, oil, 2 jalapeños, and 2 garlic cloves in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add steak; seal. Marinate in refrigerator 8 hours or overnight, turning bag occasionally.
3. Prepare grill.
4. Remove steak from bag; discard marinade. Sprinkle both sides of steak evenly with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place steak on a grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices. Serve with jam. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired.
5. Wine note: Tomato Jam captures the rich flavor of summer tomatoes, a classic partner for high-acid red wines. For a sure bet, reach for Chianti or an affordable barbera, like Michele Chiarlo Barbera d'Asti Le Orme 2004 ($13). This bright and fruity wine has tart cranberry flavors and the vibrant acidity that tomatoes demand. Earthy and smoky aromas resonate with the grilled steak. -Jeffery Lindenmuth
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