Flank Steak with Warm Moroccan Spices
Need a gluten free and dairy free main course? Flank Steak with Warm Moroccan Spices could be a great recipe to try. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains around 31g of protein, 49g of fat, and a total of 568 calories. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It will be a hit at your valentin day event. Head to the store and pick up ground cumin, sugar, coriander, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the ground cinnamon you could follow this main course with the Cinnamon Twists as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes.
Instructions
In a glass measure, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, ginger, garlic, salt, cinnamon, coriander, paprika, sugar, cumin, pepper, and cayenne. Rinse flank steak and pat dry; put in a 1-gallon zip-lock plastic bag.
Pour in all but about 3/4 cup of the marinade (save remaining for Grilled Eggplant and Pepper Salad); seal bag and turn to coat meat well. Chill for at least 4 hours and up to 1 day.
Lift steak from marinade (discard used marinade) and lay on a well-oiled grill over a solid bed of medium-hot coals or medium-high heat on a gas grill (you can hold your hand 1 to 2 in. above grill level only 3 to 4 seconds); close lid on gas grill. Cook steak, turning occasionally, until browned on both sides and still pink in the center (medium-rare; cut to test), 10 to 12 minutes total.
Transfer steak to a platter or rimmed board and let rest 5 minutes. Then cut across the grain into thin, slanted slices.
Recommended wine: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
Steak can be paired with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir. After all, beef and red wine are a classic combination. Generally, leaner steaks go well with light or medium-bodied reds, such as pinot noir or merlot, while fattier steaks can handle a bold red, such as cabernet sauvingnon.
The Merlot fills the mouth with smooth cherry, raspberry and plum flavors along with hints of earth and spice in the toasty vanilla finish. Full-bodied, yet approachable, with a good balance of acid and tannins. Pair with anything from grilled salmon, pork tenderloin, barbequed chicken and ribs to Thai red curry or Moroccan tagine.