How to Make Garlic Fennel Flank Steak with Oranges - A Step-by-Step Guide

Garlic Fennel Flank Steak with Oranges is a wonderfully aromatic and flavorful dish that combines the savory taste of flank steak with the bright, citrusy flavor of oranges. The dish is seasoned with a blend of garlic, fennel, and other spices, creating a delicious and complex flavor profile that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a delicious weeknight dinner or an impressive dish to serve at a dinner party, this recipe is sure to please.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seed
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 4 sprigs rosemary, leaves stripped and bruised
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 orange, juiced
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1 (2 pound) flank steak
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
  • 2 oranges, halved

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Grind black pepper and fennel seed together in a mortar with a pestle. Pour half the pepper mixture into a small bowl and stir in salt.
  • Stir remaining pepper mixture, garlic, rosemary, 2 tablespoons olive oil, orange juice, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.
  • Rub rosemary mixture over both sides of flank steak, poking mixture into steak several times with a fork. Transfer steak to a resealable plastic bag and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Remove steak from marinade; scrape off and discard any excess marinade.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Sprinkle reserved pepper-fennel mixture over steak. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over orange halves.
  • Cook steak on the preheated grill until it begins to firm and is reddish-pink and juicy in the center, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 degrees F (54 degrees C). Remove to a plate to rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing across the grain.
  • Place oranges, flesh-side down, on the grill and cook until flesh is golden and caramelized, 3 to 5 minutes. Place steak and 3 orange halves on a serving platter. Squeeze remaining caramelized orange half over the steak.
  • Nutrition

    319 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 1219mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 448mg