A wholesome, flavor-packed topping adds complementary flavor and fresh appeal to grilled flank steak. Easy to make and leftovers offer an ideal protein topper to a big dinner salad another night.
In many ways, flank steak is the perfect entree after a busy day. The prep and cook time are mere minutes and the flavor is outstanding.
As an added bonus, the leftovers will reward you with another quick, delicious, no-cook dinner another night.
I’m a big fan of spice rubs for the flavor they impart and the ability to sprinkle them onto meat just moments before grilling. Rubs are perfect for those evenings when you didn’t plan ahead but still want a great dinner, as no extended marinating time required.
A simple bag of greens, a baked sweet or regular potato (hurried up in the microwave, if need be), and even your favorite frozen veggies will round out a wonderful meal.
One of my favorite quick dinners consists of thinly sliced leftover flank steak served atop a salad of mixed greens, halved grape or cherry tomatoes, corn, chopped celery, leftover roasted broccoli, or whatever else I might have on hand.
Then I drizzle with leftover Gorgonzola dressing from the recipe below, or with Homemade Ranch Dressing. It’s like a fabulous restaurant salads, only cheaper and better!
A side of cornbread or a slice of your favorite quick bread makes the meal extra special.
Because I love how the flavors of blue cheese and tomatoes compliment the steak, I devised a topping several years ago starring these two ingredients. Sometimes, you see blue cheese and butter combinations melting over a hot steak, but I like the idea of something a little lighter yet equally flavorful. Plus, this topping is incredible spilled over into most basic veggie, salad, or potato side dishes.
The meal also happens to be 100% company worthy!
For an updated version of Greeked-Out Gorgonzola ⇩⇩ that uses what has become the more common 5.3-ounce container of yogurt, click HERE.
- 1 (2 – 2½ lb) flank steak, grass-fed if possible
- Montreal steak seasoning
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (I like to use whole or 2%)
- 4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled (I often use gorgonzola, but any basic blue is fine)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced (if I’m in a hurry, I sometimes skip this)
- Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground pepper (I use about a ½ teaspoon of sea salt and a few turns of the pepper grinder, but season to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
- Buttermilk for thinning to desired consistency (in a pinch, use regular milk or even water – I use approximately 3 tablespoons of buttermilk)
- 1 pint (2 cups) of grape or cherry tomatoes
- Garnish: chopped chives or parsley
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Allow the steak to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Preheat the grill to high heat about 15 minutes before you are ready to start grilling.
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Just before grilling, pat the steak dry and sprinkle seasoning over both sides of the steak. (Within a few minutes, the salt in the seasoning will draw out moisture, making it more difficult to get a good sear.) Over high heat, grill the flank steak, covered, for about 5 minutes. Flip and cook, covered, for about 3-4 minutes more for medium rare. (Tip: Look for an internal temperature of 130℉–135℉ when taken with a quick-read thermometer.) Precise time will depend on the thickness of the steak. Flank steak will be more tender when cooked to medium rare.
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Allow the steak to rest for five minutes before slicing to allow the juices to redistribute. Then, slice thinly across the grain. Spoon the Greeked-Out Gorgonzola and Tomato Salsa over the top.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, yogurt, Worcestershire, garlic, and salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the blue cheese and chives, then add a little buttermilk to reach your desired consistency. (Tip: It’s a good idea to keep the dressing on the thick side, as the juice from the tomatoes will thin it slightly. You can thin more for use as a salad dressing, if you like.) For best flavor, cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
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When ready to serve, cut the tomatoes in halves or quarters. Then, toss the tomatoes with dressing to coat and sprinkle with additional herbs, if desired. Any leftover dressing will be perfect on a big dinner salad topped with leftover sliced steak for an easy dinner later in the week.
To make use of ingredients you may have on hand, this Classic Blue Cheese Dressing could be used in place of the Greek-Out Gorgonzola. They are both delicious!
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Great recipe. Thank you! Keep up the great effort.
Thank you, Lettie!
This looks so yummy! I love your blog… so many great recipes!! Yum!
Thank you very much, Sarah! This is an easy favorite here, and I truly appreciate your thoughtful comment!
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Made this tonight…was so good! Though it didn’t look as pretty as your picture 🙂 I used scallions instead of chive (personal preference) and had a thinner piece of meat so only cooked it for 5 min each side. Husband loved it and we agreed it will be a great summer meal when we have dinner guests!
What a delicious recipe for flank steak! Flank is one of my favorite cuts of beef and you have definitely taken it’s preparation up a notch or two. Great steak!
Thank you very much! Flank steak is one of my favorites, too, and this is a fun way to serve it. It is always a crowd pleaser and it really is easy!
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Wow, that steak looks fantastic! I love blue cheese with steak…such a great combo.
absolutely fabulous! what a gorgeous recipe!
xoxo
~M
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I can’t even tell you how much this calls to me! I’m a huge fan of Greek anything. I love the addition of gorgonzola in the salsa…YUM! Gotta Pin it.
Thanks, Valerie! This is shaping up to be a gorgonzola week! More to come: ) I really love it, too. If you like, there is a Pin option on the top of the page.