Description
A steak dinner does not have to mean standing over a smoking cast iron skillet. This sheet pan method uses the broiler to get a hard sear on flank steak while asparagus roasts alongside, and the whole thing is done in under twenty minutes. A quick garlic-herb butter melts over the sliced steak, and you have a date-night dinner from one pan on a random Tuesday.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lbs flank steak
- 1 lb asparagus, tough ends trimmed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Position an oven rack 6 inches from the broiler. Set the broiler to high.
- Mix the softened butter with garlic, parsley, and thyme. Set aside.
- Rub the flank steak with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
- Toss the asparagus with the remaining olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Arrange on one side of a foil-lined sheet pan. Place the steak on the other side.
- Broil 5 to 6 minutes per side for medium-rare, turning the steak once. The asparagus should be tender and slightly charred.
- Remove from oven and immediately top the steak with the garlic-herb butter. Tent loosely with foil and rest 5 minutes.
- Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips. Serve with the asparagus and any accumulated juices.
Notes
- Flank steak must be sliced against the grain — cutting with the grain produces chewy, stringy pieces no matter how perfectly you cook it.
- The broiler is essentially an upside-down grill. Keep the door cracked while broiling to prevent the oven from cycling off and switching to bake mode.
- Let the herb butter melt over the steak while it rests. The butter bastes the meat and creates an instant sauce with the resting juices.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 580
- Fat: 24
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 110