Tangy Flank Steak Sandwiches

• 2/3 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon celery seed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dry basil
• 1 1/2 lbs flank steaks
• French bread (use rolls if you want to make sandwiches)

1. In a small pan, combine the ketchup, water, lemon juice, Worcestershire, celery seed, bay leaves, pepper, and basil.
2. Simmer, uncovered, stirring occassionally, for 10 minutes.
3. Let marinade cool.
4. Meanwhile, use a sharp knife to lightly score both sides of the steak, making diagonal cuts across the steak about 1 inch apart to form a diamond pattern.
5. Place meat in a dish and pour cooled marinade over the meat.
6. Cover and refrigerate about 24 hours.
7. Remove meat to BBQ but save the marinade.
8. BBQ meat until done to your liking. (allow about 5 - 7 minutes each side for medium rare).
9. Pour marinade into a small pan and heat on the stove until hot and simmering.
10. Cut meat across the grain in thin slanting slices.
11. Serve with sauce and french bread.

ketchup, water, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, celery, bay leaves, pepper, basil, flank steaks, bread

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tangy-flank-steak-sandwiches-227634 (may not work)