TRY THIS: Peppered Flank Steak with Fresh Orange Sauce

You have got to try this recipe! This is a recipe I have grown up with and have had the pleasure of carrying on with my family (Adam). We have had it a couple times already in our married life and after I made it last night I decided I must share! Its low cal, an inexpensive cut of beef, easy, and DELISH!

INGREDIENTS (serves 2-4):
-One, 1 pound flank steak (about 1 inch thick)
-2 teaspoons cracked pepper
-2 teaspoons butter
-1 teaspoon vegetable oil
-1/4 cup orange juice
-2 teaspoons lemon juice
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-parsley sprigs

1. Rinse steak and pat dry with paper towel
2. Rub one side of steak with half the pepper, rub the other side with the other half of the pepper (press firm to adhere)
3. In 10-12 inch skillet heat butter mixed with oil on HIGH
4. Add meat and brown quickly on each side (sealing in juices)
5. Lower heat to medium/high (I put my stove to about 6) for about 4 minutes on each side (give or take a minute) for medium rare
6. Remove meat to a platter and cover (I use an upside down aluminum pie dish:))
7. Lower heat to moderate (4ish on my stove) and dump oil/grease from pan
8. Add orange juice, lemon juice, and salt in pan- stir to free any bits of meat sticking to skillet
9. Cook for 2 minutes (stirring a few times)
10. Divide steak as needed and plate
11. Pour orange sauce over meat
12. Garnish with parsley

ENJOY!!

I hate to admit it! But we served this with brown rice and strawberries! The last recipe I posted (salmon) we served with brown rice and strawberries. I promise I make more for sides than this. I guess I have been trying to take advantage of fresh strawberries before they are out of season. It is hands down our favorite summer side dish. xoxo