Peppered Flank Steak

Approximate cooking time: 25 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs flank or skirt steak
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice

Directions:

1. Trim fat from steak. Rub meat all over with pepper, garlic and salt.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add steak; cook 6 minutes on each side or until steak is desired degree of doneness, basting with vinegar. Allow steak to rest 5 minutes prior to slicing. Cut steak across grain into thin slices. Drizzle lemon juice over steak and serve.

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