Thursday, November 27, 2008

Grilled Flank Steak Sandwich

Ingredients (Serves 6 )
2 tbsp each chopped fresh thyme, rosemary and parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
8 tbsp olive oil
1 flank steak (about 2 lb)
1 shallot, finely chopped
½ cup pitted, chopped green olives
8 campari tomatoes, roughly chopped
3 tbsp capers, rinsed
12 slices crusty bread, 3/4-inch thick
2 cups arugula

Instructions

  1. Preheat barbecue to medium-high. In a small bowl, combine herbs, garlic, vinegar and 3 tablespoons oil. Season with salt and pepper and rub into steak. Set steak aside.
  2. In same bowl, combine shallot, olives, tomatoes and capers and toss with 3 tablespoons oil.
  3. Grill steak, 5 minutes per side for medium rare, transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing thinly across grain.
  4. Brush bread with remaining oil and grill. Place 1 piece toast on each plate, cover with a few arugula leaves, steak, tomato-olive relish and top with remaining toast.

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