Flank Steak with Hot Peanut Sauce
(from largomason’s recipe box)
Source: thecynicalchef.wordpress.com
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed and cut diagonally into thin slices
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon crunchy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Directions
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Combine first 8 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Place steak and 1/4 cup onion mixture in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal. Marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours or overnight, turning bag occasionally.
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Combine remaining 1/4 cup marinade, 1/2 cup water, peanut butter, and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer; cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; keep warm.
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Remove steak from bag, discarding marinade. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Serve with sauce.