South American Marinated Cedar-Planked Steak
- 1 untreated cedar plank (14x7x1 inch)
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 dash crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 beef flank steak (1-1/2 lb./750 g)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- IMMERSE plank in water, placing a weight on top of plank to keep it submerged. Soak at least 4 hours or overnight. Meanwhile, mix dressing, onions, parsley, cilantro, garlic and red pepper. Remove 1/2 cup of the dressing mixture; set aside for later use. Pour remaining dressing mixture into large resealable plastic bag; add steak. Seal bag; turn over several times to evenly coat steak with the dressing mixture. Refrigerate at least 2 hours to marinate.
- PREHEAT barbecue to high heat. Remove steak from marinade; discard bag and marinade. Grill steak 3 minute on each side; remove from barbecue. Remove plank from water; brush top with oil. Top with steak. Place on grate of barbecue; cover with lid. Reduce barbecue to medium heat.
- GRILL 15 to 20 minute or until medium doneness (160u0b0F). Remove steak from barbecue; discard plank. Cover steak loosely with foil; let stand 5 minute Cut steak into thin slices. Spoon reserved dressing mixture over steak.
cedar plank, balsamic vinaigrette dressing, onion, parsley, cilantro, garlic, red pepper, oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/south-american-marinated-cedar-planked-steak-428439 (may not work)