Greek-Style Flank Steak with Tangy Yogurt Sauce

Greek-Style Flank Steak with Tangy Yogurt Sauce

Recipe courtesy of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Prep time: 25 minutes. Cook time: 25 minutes. Servings: 4

Marinade:

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, rinsed, dried and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced (2-3 cloves)
  • 1 beef flank steak (12 ounces)

Yogurt Sauce:

  • 1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup nonfat plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, rinsed, dried and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced (2-3 cloves)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  1. To make marinade: In large bowl, combine lemon juice, olive oil, oregano and garlic.
  2. Lay steak in flat container with sides and pour marinade over steak. Marinate at least 20 minutes, or up to 24 hours, turning several times.
  3. To make yogurt sauce: Combine cucumber, yogurt, lemon juice, dill, garlic and salt. Set yogurt sauce aside at least 15 minutes to blend flavors. Sauce can be prepared up to 1 hour in advance and refrigerated.
  4. Preheat broiler to high with rack 3 inches from heat source.
  5. Broil steak about 10 minutes on each side to minimum internal temperature of 145 F. Let cool 5 minutes before carving.
  6. Slice thinly across grain into 12 slices.
  7. Serve three slices with 1/2 cup yogurt sauce.

Tip: Serve in sandwich with pita bread, lettuce and tomato.