Flank Steak with Bitter Greens and Charred Red Onion Recipe

Flank Steak with Bitter Greens and Charred Red Onion Recipe

  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 pound flank steak (3/4 inch thick)
  • 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 very large red onion, halved and sliced 1/3 inch thick
  • 3/4 pound bitter greens such as escarole or frisée or a combination
  • Equipment: a grill basket
  1. Whisk together Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, oil, garlic, and sugar in a shallow dish. Add steak, turning to coat, and marinate at room temperature 15 minutes.
  2. Whisk together shallot, vinegar, mustard, 3 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Toss onion with remaining tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.
  3. Prepare a gas grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-high heat. Pat steak dry and season with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. Oil grill rack. Grill steak, covered, turning once, 8 to 10 minutes total for medium-rare.
  4. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest, uncovered, 5 minutes.
  5. While steak rests, grill onion in grill basket, covered, stirring occasionally, until charred and tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  6. Thinly slice steak across the grain. Toss greens, onion, and steak with dressing and salt to taste.
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