Saucy Flank Steak Sandwich
Saucy Flank Steak Sandwich is It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for valentin day.
Instructions
Combine steak and next 6 ingredients (steak through hot sauce) in a large zip-top plastic bag. Seal bag; marinate in refrigerator 8 hours, turning bag occasionally.
Remove steak from bag, reserving marinade.
Prepare grill or broiler.
Place steak on grill rack or broiler pan coated with cooking spray; grill or broil 8 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Slice steak diagonally across grain into thin strips. Set aside; keep warm.
Pour reserved marinade through a sieve into a small microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave at high 5 minutes or until marinade boils. Divide steak evenly among bottom halves of buns; top each with 2 tablespoons marinade and top half of bun.
Garnish with olives, if desired.
Recommended wine: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir are great choices for Steak. 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 Flora Springs Napa Valley Merlot with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 18 dollars per bottle.
Flora Springs Napa Valley Merlot
Bursting with big black cherry, juniper berry and black licorice flavors, easing into notes of cardamom, cinnamon, and gentle vanilla creme. There's an intriguing granite minerality to the wine along with a toasty, sweet oak profile in the finish. This is a wonderful stand-alone wine, but can be paired with a variety of dishes. It's forceful personality make it a good match for almost anything a Cabernet would be paired with, a favorite steak dish for instance, yet the wine's tannin structure is soft enough to pair with eggplant parmesan or your favorite chicken dish.