Time for an Old Standard

Sorry to be so slow in posting a new recipe - I'll try to post more frequently! Today's recipe is extremely simple and one of my favorites. I've been making this since I first moved to New York into my own apartment. You can prepare this on the spur of the moment, since it only needs to marinade a minimum of 20 minutes, of course longer is better, and then you simply broil it in the oven! Usually I serve this with a simple salad and some kind of potatoes - a gratin works nicely, but a simple baked potato is equally good!

Enjoy this on a night when you're rushed but want to sit down and ejoy a relaxed, elegant dinner!Pam

Julia Child's Flank Steak


The Marinade


3 tablespoons scallions or shallots, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon thyme
tabasco sauce, or pepper
juice of one half lemon
2 pounds flank steak




1. Mix the ingredients in a bowl to create a marinade.


2. Lay the flank steak flat in the bottom of your broiling pan and spread on half the marinade. Turn the steak and spread with the rest of the marinade. Cover with waxed paper, and leave for at least 20 minutes, or refrigerate for several hours or a day or two.


3. Broil the steak to medium rare - time will vary depending check after 6 minutes - turn after first 3 minutes. You can grill this if you prefer.





Source:
The French Chef Cookbook, Julia Child