FLANKO W/PORTABELLA

GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH SAUTEED PORTABELLA AND CREMINI MUSHROOMS
3-l/2 lbs. flank steak
2 large shallots
l/3 cup balsamic vinegar
l/4 cup sugar
l/4 cup soy sauce
Pat steak dry and cut crosswise at a 45 degree angle into 4 equal pieces. Season steaks with s&p and t
transfewr to a large reseable bag . Chop shallots and in a bowl stir trogether with vinegar, sugar
and soy sauce. Pour marinade into bag. Marinate steaks, covered and chilled, turning bag over at
least 2 hrs. and up to 2 days. Prpeare grill. Remove steaks from bag and discard marinade. Grill
steaks on a lightly oiled rack set 5 to 6″ over glowing coals for 7 to 9 mins. on each side for med-rare.
(Alternatley grill steaks in 2 batches in a hot lightly oiled well seasoned ridged grill pan over
mod. high heat. Transfer steaks as cooked to a cutting board and let stand l0 mins. Cut steak
at a 45 degree angle acorss grain into thin slices. Serve steak with sauteed mushrooms.
Serve 8. Bon Appetit June l998