Grilled Flank Steak Crostini with Mustard Greens
- 1 flank steak
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced (about 3 cloves)
- 12 cups greens, such as mustard, chard or spinach, washed
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Hot sauce, optional
- 1 baguette, sliced on the bias into long thin slices
- Bring the flank steak to room temperature.
- Prepare an outdoor grill or preheat a stovetop grill pan.
- Season both sides of the steak with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the olive oil on 1 side of the meat and lightly rub it in.
- Sprinkle half of the oregano on top and place the steak on the grill, herb side up.
- Grill on 1 side for about 5 minutes or until the juices of the meat come to the surface of the steak.
- Turn the steak once and continue cooking for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until done to your taste.
- Let rest for a few minutes.
- Meanwhile: In a large saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil until hot.
- Add the garlic and saute about 1 minute, or until light brown.
- Add the greens and toss occasionally.
- After about 3 minutes, the greens will have cooked down.
- Season with a large pinch of salt and a sprinkle of freshly ground pepper.
- Cook another 3 minutes.
- Splash greens with 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar and hot sauce, to taste, if using.
- Transfer the greens to a plate.
- For the crostini: Brush both sides of the bread slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place the slices on the grill or grill pan and cook until crispy, about 1 minute on each side.
- Cut the flank steak across the grain in 1/4-inch slices.
- Place a slice of steak on top of each crostini, top each with the greens and finish with a drizzle of olive oil and hot sauce, as desired.
- Can be served warm or at room temperature.
flank steak, salt, extravirgin olive oil, oregano, garlic, chard, red wine vinegar, sauce, baguette
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/michael-chiarello/grilled-flank-steak-crostini-with-mustard-greens-recipe.html (may not work)