Grilled Flank Steak with Cebollitas (Grilled Green Onions)

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2005

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Absolutely Onions

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (24)

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: 55 min
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 1 hr 35 min

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Ingredients

1 pound flank steak
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus kosher salt, for seasoning
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bunch green onions, plus 1/4 cup chopped
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving

Directions

Combine flank steak, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic, 2 tablespoons lime juice, cilantro, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup chopped green onions in a large zip-top plastic bag. Allow steak to marinate at room temperature for 45 minutes, turning occasionally. Alternatively, marinate in the refrigerator overnight.

Preheat grill to medium-high.

Remove steak from marinade bag and remove as much of the marinade as possible. Discard remaining marinade. Place the steak on the preheated grill and cook steak for 2 1/2 minutes, then rotate on same side 45 degrees (to create grill marks) and grill for another 2 1/2 minutes. Flip steak and cook for an additional 5 minutes on the other side, rotating 45 degrees after 2 1/2 minutes. Remove from grill pan and allow the steak to rest for 10 minutes under a foil tent.

Meanwhile, trim the root ends of the green onions and toss with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and salt, to season. Place the green onions on the grill and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, (depending on the size of the onions), or until softened and slightly charred. Remove the onions from the grill and toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons of lime juice.

Slice the steak against the grain as thinly as possible and divide evenly between 4 plates. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Top each steak with several grilled onions. Garnish each plate with fresh cilantro sprigs and a lime wedge.

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recipe Grilled Flank Steak with Cebollitas (Grilled Green Onions)
Jo Wappingers Falls, NY 08-22-2009
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My mother in law couldn't have enough!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made it for my MIL and BIL, they both loved it and so did we... It is so tasty and delicious, will make it over and over... again... Read more
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null null, null 05-14-2009
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Wonderful flavor combination!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I stumbled upon this recipe while looking for something new and different to do with green onions that I got at the Farmer's... Market. I knew I had to make it when I saw that the marinade for the steak had lots of cilantro because I'd also gotten a bunch of that the same day. I marinated the flank steak for an hour or so and grilled it on my George Foreman grill. Amazing! Also, my green onions were a bit on the large side, so I just grilled them until they were soft and charred. I had no idea that green onions could have that flavor. Will definitely be making this again and again!Read more
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Karen Sammamish, WA 01-11-2009
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Easy and great flavor
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have almost given up on preparing flank steak because I'm always disappointed in the results. I've always used... Asian-inspired, soy-based marinade recipes, and the meat always winds up with an off taste. I figured this recipe was worth a try because it is simple and different from most other flank steak recipes. This recipe is fantastic. I marinated the flank steak overnight and, because I don't have a grill, I broiled it at a high temperature in the oven. I sauteed the accompanying green onions in a skillet for the same reason. The meat was incredibly tender and flavorful, and a hit with everyone. I was worried about the cilantro because I'm not a huge fan, but the cilantro was actually a big plus and not overpowering. I definitely will make this again. Read more
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Karen Hartman Stanley, AP 01-04-2009
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NICE!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was easy, flavorful and quick!! Great for a Sunday...Made Emerils blue cheese dressing and served a salad along side
recipe Grilled Flank Steak with Cebollitas (Grilled Green Onions)
michael w. sayville, NY 10-13-2008
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DELICIUOS
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

tHE MARINADE WAS SIMPLE AND FULL OF FLAVOR. wILL MAKE AGAIN
recipe Grilled Flank Steak with Cebollitas (Grilled Green Onions)
nallely oceanside, CA 07-14-2008
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best steak ever!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe was so easy that i thought it could be that great. I was wrong... it exceeded every expectation i had. I have to... say that it was the best steak i have ever had! everyone should try this one. This is coming from a pregnant woman who hasnt been able to stomach any meat product her whole pregnancy. so you know its good!Read more