Flank Steak with Peanut Sauce

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Flank steak with peanut sauce is one of those dinners that feels special but comes together without a ton of effort. The juicy steak and creamy, flavorful sauce make the kind of combo that, trust me, you'll want to make again and again!

I don’t know about you, but coming up with fun, new dinner ideas that the entire family might enjoy is a stressful process.  We typically resort to chicken or pasta, and well, when you’ve had enough of both, you need something else to break up the dinner rotation.

That’s where this awesome Thai-inspired recipe comes in! It's a perfectly-seared flank steak drizzled with creamy peanut sauce.   Serve it with coconut rice and a grilled veggie and this is a perfect, impressive dinner that (just might) please everyone.

How to make Thai-style peanut sauce

This peanut sauce really is the star of the show. I don't get takeout a lot, but if I did, I'd be getting peanut-sauce-anyting every single time!

So let's talk about this sauce real quick. Essentially it's just a mixture of creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, fresh lime juice, sesame oil, and some fresh grated ginger.

Note: if you're using dry ground ginger, use ½ teaspoon or less to taste.

After you've made the sauce, use cold water to thin it out to a pourable consistency.

The process

Make this recipe is super easy, it takes about 40 minutes, but if you're really quick or want to skip some of the marinade time, it can be ready in under 30.

Simply make the peanut sauce, thin it out, and use a tablespoon or two to marinate the flank steak with. Set the rest aside.

Then sear the steak in a cast iron, slice it against the grain (so that it isn't chewy), and then serve it with the peanut sauce and some toppings such as lime wedges, cilantro, and green onions.

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Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Thai-Inspired

Keyword: Peanut Sauce for Beef, Thai Peanut Sauce and Beef, Thai Peanut Sauce Flank Steak

Servings: 4 people

Ingredients

• ¼ cup smooth creamy peanut butter
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp lime juice fresh
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp fresh ginger if you're using dry ground ginger, use ½ tsp or less
• Water as needed to thin the sauce
• 1 lb flank steak
• 2 tbsp oil
• Cilantro green onions, lime wedges

Instructions

• Put together the peanut sauce by combining the creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and ginger in a bowl or large pyrex. Whisk it together, adding a tablespoon of cold water at a time until it reaches the consistency you like.
• Next add a few tablespoons to a bag with your flank steak and allow it to marinate for 20 minutes.
• Add oil to a large cast iron pan over medium-high heat, then sear the flank steak on each side for 3-5 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches about 135 degrees F. Remove it from the pan and tent with foil for about 5-10 minutes.
• Slice the flank steak against the grain, and serve with the peanut sauce, chopped cilantro, green onions, and lime wedges.

Notes

For process shots and more tips, please see the blog post. 

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