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Grilled Flank Steak & Pesto with Asparagus, Campari Tomatoes, and Fingerling Potatoes

Grilled Flank Steak & Pesto with Veggies


  • Author: Leslie Chavez

Description

This recipe is a must for whenever grilling season comes around.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ½ lb flank steak
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp pepper, freshly cracked
  • 2 tsp granulated garlic
  • Zest of 1 lemon

For the pesto:

  • 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, more for a smoother pesto
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

For the asparagus and roasted Campari tomatoes:

  • 1 bunch of asparagus
  • Olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Campari tomatoes
  • Garlic
  • Chopped herbs of choice

For the roasted fingerling potatoes:

  • 1 lb fingerling potatoes
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 4 tbsp chopped chives
  • Olive oil
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Lay flank steak out flat and trim off any extra fat or silver skin. Generously season the steak with salt and pepper.
  2. Grill for 5 minutes on each side for a medium-rare steak.
  3. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes then slice against the grain.
  4. Since flank steak has very little fat and connective tissues, it can become tough when cooked too long at low temperatures. For perfect tender juicy flank steak, grill it hot and fast!

For the pesto:

  • Lay flank steak out flat and trim off any extra fat or silver skin. Generously season the steak with salt and pepper.
  • Grill for 5 minutes on each side for a medium-rare steak.
  • Let the steak rest for 5 minutes then slice against the grain.
  • Since flank steak has very little fat and connective tissues, it can become tough when cooked too long at low temperatures. For perfect tender juicy flank steak, grill it hot and fast!

For the asparagus and roasted Campari tomatoes:

  1. Coat asparagus with olive oil. Add salt and pepper. Roast at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes, until you see some char.
  2. Quarter Campari tomatoes. Mince garlic. Toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Roast with asparagus.
  3. Plate with chopped fresh herbs of your choice, preferably sage, basil, and thyme.

For the roasted fingerling potatoes:

  1. Cut fingerling potatoes in half lengthwise. Coat with olive oil and toss with kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. Roast in a 400-degree oven for 30 minutes.
  3. While potatoes are cooking, cut bacon into small pieces and sauté in a frying pan until crispy. When potatoes are ready, remove them from the oven.
  4. Add chopped chives and crispy bacon. Serve.