Author Notes
There is nothing bashful about this marinade or its accompanying sauce. Strips of flank steak marinate overnight in a sharp, fragrant and heady concoction of stout, lime and sriracha, which tenderizes and flavors the beef. The dipping sauce is inspired by Zhoug, a Yemeni condiment, which is a cross between chimichurri and harissa, and, in my book, is a match made in heaven. When you make the zhoug, be sure to take a tiny taste of your peppers before throwing the whole lot in the processor. You might need to adjust for their heat. (If a pepper is too fiery for your taste, then remove some or all of its membranes and seeds). This is fun party finger food - best accompanied by tequila or beer. - TasteFood —TasteFood
Test Kitchen Notes
I like how the marinade is infused with dried spices and chilis, and the sauce is all about fresh herbs and chilis. It's got dry heat and refreshing heat, and plenty of both! The recipe is very easy to adjust if you're not a fan of spice (although my kids ate it so buck up, people!). Delicious! - amanda —Amanda Hesser
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Ingredients
- Beer and Sriracha Marinated Flank Steak
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3
cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 cup
dark beer or stout
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1/4 cup
freshly squeezed lime juice
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2 tablespoons
sriracha or hot sauce
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2 tablespoons
dark brown sugar
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1 tablespoon
olive oil
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2 teaspoons
ground cumin
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2 teaspoons
chipotle chile powder
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2 teaspoons
paprika
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2 teaspoons
salt
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2 pounds
flank steak, cut against the grain in 1 inch strips
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Bamboo skewers, pre-soaked
- Spicy Green Chile Sauce (Zhoug)
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1
poblano pepper, stemmed, coarsely chopped
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1-2
jalapeno peppers, stemmed coarsely chopped
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1
green serrano pepper, stemmed, coarsely chopped
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2
garlic cloves
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1 cup
cilantro sprigs
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1/2 teaspoon
ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon
salt
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Extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
- Beer and Sriracha Marinated Flank Steak
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Whisk all of the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl. Place flank steak strips in a resealable plastic bag or glass container with a lid. Pour marinade over and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
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30 minutes before grilling remove steak from marinade; discard the marinade. Thread strips on pre-soaked bamboo skewers. Grill on barbecue to desired doneness. Serve with Spicy Green Chile Sauce.
- Spicy Green Chile Sauce (Zhoug)
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Place peppers and garlic in bowl of a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Add cilantro, cumin and salt. Briefly pulse to combine. Transfer to a glass jar. Pour olive oil over to cover.
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Note: When you make the zhoug, be sure to take a tiny taste of your peppers. If a pepper is too fiery for your taste, then carefully remove some or all of its membranes and seeds without letting them come in contact with your skin.
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