Molasses Marinated Flank Steak with Roasted Red Peppers
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup cola
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 (2-pound) flank steak, trimmed
- 1 baguette, cut on the bias into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 (8-ounce) container herb-seasoned cream cheese
- 1 (10-ounce) jar red pepper strips
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves
- In a small bowl mix together the oil, cola, molasses, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, garlic, black pepper and lime juice.
- Put the steak into a large shallow bowl and pour in the marinade.
- Move the steak around to assure the marinade is covering the meat.
- Allow to marinate 2 hours or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the grill over medium heat.
- Remove the steak from the marinade and put it on the grill.
- Cook for 4 minutes on each side.
- Remove from the grill to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Brush the bread slices with cream cheese.
- Slice the steak against the grain into very thin strips.
- Top the cheese with a strip of meat and a red pepper strip.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.
canola oil, cola, molasses, soy sauce, red pepper, garlic, freshly cracked black pepper, lime, flank steak, baguette, extravirgin olive oil, cream cheese, red pepper, cilantro
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/aaron-mccargo-jr/molasses-marinated-flank-steak-with-roasted-red-peppers-recipe.html (may not work)