Grilled Flank Steak with Cumin Aioli Recipe

Name: Grilled Flank Steak with Cumin Aioli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. cumin seeds; 1 lg. egg; 1 tsp. Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp. sea salt; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1-1/3 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 tsp. sea salt; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 2-1/2 lb. flank steak

Servings: persons

1 tbsp. cumin seeds
1 lg. egg
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1-1/3 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. sea salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2-1/2 lb. flank steak

1
Cumin Aioli: Place the cumin seeds in a small frying pan and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes, or until they darken a shade.
2
Remove from the heat.
3
Finely grind half of the cumin seeds in a coffee grinder or with a mortar and pestle.
4
In a blender or food processor, combine the egg, mustard, salt, garlic, and the ground cumin seeds.
5
Process briefly to blend.
6
With the motor running, add the vegetable oil in a slow, steady stream.
7
Pour in the lemon juice and then slowly add the olive oil until the aioli is emulsified.
8
If the mixture seems too thick, add a spoonful or two of water.
9
Scrape the aioli into a bowl and stir in the whole cumin seeds.
10
Cover and refrigerate.
11
Flank Steak: In a small bowl, mix the oil, salt, garlic, and pepper.
12
Spread on both sides of the steak.
13
Cover and refrigerate up to overnight.
14
Preheat the grill or broiler.
15
Grill or broil the steak for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
16
Remove the steak from the heat and let it sit for a few minutes.
17
Slice very thinly across the grain and serve with the aioli on the side.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp. cumin seeds, 1 lg. egg, 1 tsp. Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp. sea salt, and more.

Yes, Grilled Flank Steak with Cumin Aioli falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grilled Flank Steak with Cumin Aioli

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