Marilyn’s Flank Steak Marinade

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• 1 ¼ lb. flank steak
• 1 ½ tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 ½ tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 tbsp. dry sherry
• 1 tbsp. oriental or toasted sesame oil
• 2 tbsp. sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp. minced garlic
• 1 tbsp. minced fresh ginger
• 2 scallions, sliced ⅛ inch thick
• ¼ tsp. ground pepper
• oil, for brushing

Instructions

1. Score steak ⅛” deep on sides at 1 inch intervals
2. Whisk soy, sugar, sherry, oil, seeds, garlic, ginger, scallions and pepper. Pour on steak, Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours. Remove 30 minutes before cooking.
3. Brush grill with oil. Cook 5 minutes on each side or to taste. Let sit for 10 minutes after cooking.
4. Cut thinly against the grain.
5. Comments:
6. If you don’t have sherry, add more sesame oil and soy. Cooking times vary depending on grill or broiler and thickness of steak.