Fifty-Two Dinners

One new recipe a week for a year. That was the original goal set as a New Year's resolution way back in 2009.

It didn't happen. Nor did it happen in the following years.

But I have continued posting and striving to try one new recipe a week. Some months it happens. Some months it doesn't.

And along the way I've picked up readers from across the country who occasionally pop in to see what's cooking.

Clearly there are better food blogs than mine.

But if you're looking for quick, easy, and healthy with a dash of humor... I'm glad to share what I can.


Sunday, November 22, 2009

Ginger Soy Flank Steak

I have to begin by apologizing for not having a picture of this recipe. We ended up eating it too fast :)

Ingredients:

2 TBS minced ginger (I substituted with the dry stuff, using about 1 tsp instead)
1 TBS minced garlic
1 TBS crushed red pepper flakes
1 TBS brown sugar
1 lime, juice of
4 TBS soy sauce
1 TBS dark sesame oil
1 1/2 lbs. flank steak (another substitution here. Flank steaks at Wegman's were $20. Sirloin steaks were $5. I prefer the more tender sirloin anyways.)

Directions:

Mix together all ingredients. Marinate at least 1 hour, preferably more.

Grill.

If you're using flank steak, allow 5 minutes to cool and cut across the grain.



Verdict:

I have to admit that we were a little leary of this recipe once I put it all together. Honestly, it STINKS. It stunk up the fridge. It stunk up the kitchen. It stunk while grilling. But the taste? Delicious! This marinade is definitely a keeper. Especially with a few substitions (the ground ginger, minced garlic from the fridge, lime juice from a bottle) this recipe is easy to prepare last minute.

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