Flank Steak with Cilantro & Blue Cheese Butter Recipe

By cserumga

3 ounces cooked beef with 1 tablespoon blue cheese butter equals 283 calories, 19 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 74 mg cholesterol, 302 mg sodium, 3 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 24 g protein.

Ingredients

• BLUE CHEESE BUTTER:
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 beef flank steak (2 pounds)
• 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 green onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients. Add steak; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate 2-4 hours.

Drain beef, discarding marinade. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°). Let steak stand 5 minutes before thinly slicing across the grain.

In a small bowl, beat blue cheese butter ingredients until blended. Serve steak with butter.
Yield: 8 servings.