Papaya-Marinated Grilled Flank Steak
Need a new take on steak? Try this one! The enzymes in the papaya help to tenderize the meat while adding zesty flavor, and a bit of reserved marinade makes a deliciously fruity dipping sauce.
Credit: Rori Trovato
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
* 1 very ripe papaya, peeled and seeded
* 1/2 cup soy sauce
* 3 large garlic cloves, minced
* 2 pounds flank steak
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the papaya, soy sauce and garlic. Using the back of a fork, smash the papaya until it forms a chunky paste. Remove 1/2 cup of the marinade and refrigerate. Add the flank steak and a generous amount of salt and pepper to the remaining marinade and refrigerate overnight, turning once.
Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Remove any excess marinade from the steak and discard. Grill each side of the steak for 5 to 7 minutes for medium rare. Allow to sit for 10 minutes on a cutting board, then slice against the grain into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Serve with the reserved marinade and, if you like, french fries.
