How to Use flank steak in a Sentence

flank steak

noun
  • Baste the flank steaks with the reduced marinade and place them on the grill or in the oven.
    San Antonio Express-News, 2 July 2018
  • Place the flank steak in a large, shallow dish and pierce it all over with a fork.
    Kristine M. Kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 1 May 2018
  • Sear the flank steak on high for 3 minutes on each side.
    Bryn Mooth, Cincinnati.com, 14 June 2018
  • Top with slices of flank steak (or the whole steak if this applies).
    Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 5 June 2018
  • Dad showed me how to make pinwheels of flank steak, which would then be broiled.
    Caron Golden, sandiegouniontribune.com, 12 Mar. 2018
  • Remove the flank steaks from heat and let rest for 20 minutes.
    San Antonio Express-News, 2 July 2018
  • Cut the flank steak with the grain into 2-inch-wide pieces, then slice against the grain into 1/8-inch-thick strips.
    Washington Post, 14 Jan. 2020
  • For mains, the ginger scallion steamed mahi and the wagyu flank steak are equally good.
    Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2021
  • How to butterfly a steak Lay the flank steak flat on a cutting board.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 10 Apr. 2020
  • Zinfandel and pinots work well with pork and beef, like flank steak.
    Justin Ward, ExpressNews.com, 14 Apr. 2020
  • And if chicken’s not your thing, swap in shrimp, tofu or flank steak.
    NBC News, 17 Jan. 2020
  • The three girls rolled out a big birthday cake and wished their dad a happy 50th while their mom Siri made flank steak.
    Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 26 July 2023
  • Rolling out a big birthday cake, the three girls wished their dad a happy 50th while their mom Siri made flank steak.
    Henry Chandonnet, Peoplemag, 2 July 2023
  • Even more marbled than rib-eye, and often cut from flank steak.
    Sunset, 22 Jan. 2018
  • Trim a 1 1/2-pound flank steak and place in a resealable plastic bag.
    Atlanta Life, ajc, 12 Jan. 2018
  • My only quibble was that the flank steak, sourced from Pat LaFrieda, was chewy.
    Florence Fabricant, New York Times, 19 June 2018
  • Cut pounded flank steak into 3- by 4-in strips, add to bowl and toss to coat; let sit 15 minutes.
    The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 10 Apr. 2020
  • The housemade black garlic steak sauce that comes with the flank steak is an example.
    Georgann Yara, azcentral, 23 Feb. 2020
  • Grill or broil the flank steak with the peppers about 2 to 4 minutes per side, basting both the peppers and the steak with a little of the marinade.
    Seasonal Kitchen Beth Dooley, Star Tribune, 16 Sep. 2020
  • For flank steak, use a sharp slicing knife or an electric knife to slice steak across the grain into very thin slices.
    Jeanmarie Brownson, charlotteobserver, 26 June 2018
  • But somehow, despite grilling him like a flank steak, the internet came to feel for Zuck.
    Emma Grey Ellis, WIRED, 11 Apr. 2018
  • Place the flank steak in the baggie and swoosh it around until all surface areas are coated.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 July 2021
  • Pops will love this sipper, either on its own or poured alongside a nice flank steak or cut of lamb.
    Mike Richard, Men's Health, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Donna Brunswick drove to a Costco last month to pick up 2 pounds of raw flank steak — not at the wholesale club, but from a truck in the parking lot.
    Joseph Pisani, USA TODAY, 14 June 2018
  • Carving stations offer flank steak and St. Louis-style ribs.
    Megan Wood, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Skirt steak, flank steak’s more marbled cousin, comes pretty thin already.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2023
  • This juicy flank steak is seasoned with garlic, rosemary, and black pepper.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2022
  • There’s beef chili, rib-eye steak, beef stew, flank steak, pot roast, hamburger mac casserole, and even homemade jerky.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2023
  • This easy sheet pan take on fajitas can be made with either flank steak or easier-to-find skirt steak.
    Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 29 Sep. 2021
  • The results on tougher cuts such as flank steak are striking, and even on cuts that need little tenderizing, such as backstrap, the tool will take them to the next level.
    The Editors, Field & Stream, 1 Nov. 2023

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