Balsamic Marinated Flank Steak

Flank steak benefits from a tenderizing marinade of balsamic vinegar, basil, Dijon mustard and garlic.

This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium and zinc.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 beef flank steak (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Balsamic Marinade:
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl. Place beef steak and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally.
2. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 11 to 16 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 16 to 21 minutes) for medium rare (145°F | 162.7°C) to medium (160°F | 71.1°C) doneness, turning occasionally.
3. Season steak with salt and pepper, as desired. Carve steak crosswise into thin slices.

Makes 6 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): 183 calories; 9 g fat (3 g saturated fat; 4 g monounsaturated fat); 42 mg cholesterol; 66 mg sodium; 1 g carbohydrate; 0 g fiber; 24 g protein; 6.8 mg niacin; 0.5 mg vitamin B6; 1.4 mcg vitamin B12; 1.5 mg iron; 27.2 mcg selenium; 4.3 mg zinc.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of The Beef Checkoff.