Grilled Flank Steak, Portobello and Green Bean Salad and Parmesan Steak Fries

Grilled Flank Steak, Portobello and Green Bean Salad This is one of our all time faves at my house, and lets face it, who doesn't like fries?:) This recipe is so easy and tastes divine!!! I hope you enjoy it:) Tomorrow I am posting a delish chocolate pudding pie for all you chocolate lovers out there, try not to get to excited:) Both of these recipes are from Ellie Krieger, love her!! Ingredients

1. 1/4 cup olive oil


2. 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar


3. 2 tbsp. orange juice


4. 1 tbsp. minced garlic


5. 1/2 tsp. chili flakes


6. 1/2 tsp. salt


7. 1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper


8. 1 1/4 pound flank steak, trimmed of all visible fat


9. 4 large portobello mushroom caps wiped clean with a paper towel


10. 1 tbsp. water


11. 2 tsp. dijon mustard


12. 3/4 pound green beans trimmed


13. 1 (5 ounce) bag baby spinach


14. 4 vine-ripened tomatoes each sliced into 8 wedges


15. 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

Make marinade

Combine 2 tbsp. olive oil, 3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar, orange juice, 2 tsp. minced garlic, chili flakes, and 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk. Place steak and mushrooms in a glass baking dish or sealable plastic bag and pour marinade on top. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 or up to 4 hours.

Make dressing

combine remaining 2 tbsp. olive oil, 3 tbsp. vinegar, 1 tsp. minced garlic, mustard, and remaining 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. whisk until incorporated.

Steam green beans until tender-crisp, about three min. Allow to cool in the refrigerator, or to cool quickly, drain and plunge in a bowl of ice water for 2 min. Drain and reserve. Spray a grill or grill pan with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Remove steak and mushrooms from marinade, and discard marinade. Grill steak and mushrooms until cooked through, but still juicy, about 4 to 5 min. per side for both steak and mushrooms. Remove to a cutting board and let rest about 10 min. cut steak across the grain into 1/4 inch slices; cut mushrooms into 1/4 inch slices. To assemble salad, toss steak, mushroom slices, spinach leaves, tomatoes, green beans and onions with dressing.

Parmesan Steak Fries

1. cooking spray


2. 2 large russet potatoes, or sweet potatoes


3. 1 tbsp. canola oil


4. 1/4 cup grated parmesan


5. salt

Cut each of the potatoes in half lengthwise. Rest each half on its flat side and cut each half lengthwise, straight down into 4 even slices. You will have 16 slices altogether. Cut the rounded edge off of the outermost slices so each slice cal lay completely flat on either side. Put the potatoes into a medium bowl and toss with the oil. Place the potatoes on a baking tray and bake for 20 min. sprinkle the potatoes with the cheese on their up-facing side and continue to bake for another 15-20 min, until they are crisp and golden brown. there is no need to turn them. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.