Pesto Marinated Flank Steak

As many of you know, I just went through a kitchen remodel. Everything but the back splash was finished about a month ago and I was having a great time cooking in my new kitchen.  But then……my beautiful cook top decided that it wasn’t going to work. I mean, seriously? How does a brand new cook top stop working??

I’m thinking it would take just a day or so to get someone out to fix it, but no, I have to wait EIGHT DAYS!  REALLY?! Yes, really. So meanwhile, as I’m waiting until next Wednesday, I’m trying to figure out things to cook that don’t require a cook top. But of course, since I can’t, I want to make everything on the cook top.

Thankfully, it’s summer and the weather has been pretty decent so grilling is a great option while my cook top’s out of commission. Yesterday, I put together this quick pesto marinade and let a flank steak soak in it for several hours. It turned out so tender and flavorful. To make the marinade, I started with prepared pesto and then added just a little balsamic vinegar. The acid from the vinegar helps to tenderize the steak and adds just a little tang. We also grilled up some peppers and onions that I tossed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. They were also quite delish!

Ingredients Needed to Make Pesto Marinated Flank Steak

• Flank steak
• Prepared pesto
• Balsamic vinegar

How to Make Pesto Marinated Flank Steak

• Poke steak all over on both sides with a fork. This will allow marinade to get into the meat as well as helping to tenderize the meat.
• Place steak in a zip-loc bag.
• In a small bowl, mix together pesto and vinegar.
• Pour marinade into bag and seal. Make sure the steak is well coated by the marinade.
• Refrigerate and let steak marinade for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.  The longer it sits, the better it will get.
• Heat grill to high heat.
• Grill steak for 7-9 minutes per side.
• Remove steak from grill, cover loosely with foil and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Slice steak across the grain into thin slices.

ENJOY!