What's the benefit of marinating grass-fed beef?

If you are blessed with enough time, marinating a cut like flank steak for a full 24 hours is worth the wait. Grass-fed beef can be a little gamey, akin to lamb or even venison, but if you marinate it in a boldly-flavored marinade you balance those flavors. Something with a good deal of acid like vinegar or citrus really works its way into the meat.

How do I not overcook grassfed beef?

Grass-fed beef is lean, so err on the side of cooking it a little less than you normally would. And I recommend turning it more often, too. After the first couple of times, you’ll get the hang of it and be a grass-fed beef cooking pro!

Tomato Marinated Grilled Flank Steak - Healthy Seasonal Recipes

Name: Tomato Marinated Grilled Flank Steak
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 24 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 medium slicing tomato, such as beefsteak, cored and chopped; 1 shallot peeled and quartered; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons chopped marjoram; 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 ½ pounds flank steak, preferably grass-fed, fat trimmed

Description

I can guarantee you will not be disappointed when you try this marinated grilled flank steak with grilled tomatoes and herbs. It’s so simple and the delicious tomato, vinegar, and herb marinade doubles as the mop sauce, which transforms the grass-fed steak into a tender and juicy dinner to remember!

Ingredients

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1 medium slicing tomato, such as beefsteak, cored and chopped
1 shallot peeled and quartered
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped marjoram
1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 ½ pounds flank steak, preferably grass-fed, fat trimmed

Instructions

Puree tomato, shallot, vinegar, marjoram, rosemary, salt and pepper in blender until smooth. Reserve ½ cup for mop. Scrape the remaining tomato mixture into a re-sealable plastic bag. Add steak and turn to coat. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
Prepare grill to medium high heat. Remove steak from marinade and discard any left-over marinade. Oil grill rack. (see how to do that in this post.) Grill steak about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, 6 to 7 minutes per side for medium and 8 minutes per side for medium-well; after turning meat brush first cooked side with mop. Brush mop over second cooked side and remove to a platter to rest 5 minutes. Slice against the grain and serve with any remaining mop spooned over sliced meat.

Notes

Marjoram can be substituted with oregano if necessary, but keep in mind that the marinade will lose some of its sweetness.

Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 3 1/2 ounces each
Calories: 164
Sugar: 0 g
Sodium: 289 mg
Fat: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 1 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 25 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg

Keywords: grilled tomato herb flank steak, marinated grilled flank steak,Tomato Marinade