Fruit and Fire Flat Iron Steaks

Ingredients:

• 2 stalks fresh lemon grass or 1 Tbsp. finely shredded lemon peel
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1/3 cup bottled hoisin sauce
• 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 4 boneless beef shoulder top blade (flat iron) steaks, cut 1 to 1-1/4 inch thick (about 1-1/2 lb. total)
• 1/2 a peeled, cored fresh pineapple, sliced
• 2 nectarines, halved, pitted, cut in wedges
• 2 plums, pitted, cut in wedges
• 1 bunch green onions (about 8), trimmed

Directions:

• For marinade, trim ends of lemon grass; halve lengthwise. Remove two or three layers of tough outer stalk. Remove tender inner stalks; wrap, refrigerate, and reserve to garnish grilled steaks. Finely chop 1 tablespoon remaining lemon grass. In bowl combine chopped lemon grass, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Transfer 1/2 cup marinade to airtight container; refrigerate.
• Place steak in large self-sealing plastic bag set in shallow dish. Pour remaining marinade over steaks; seal bag. Refrigerate 12 to 24 hours; turn occasionally.
• Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade. Let steaks stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• For charcoal grill, place pineapple slices, nectarines, and plums on rack over hot coals. Cover and grill 4 to 6 minutes, until fruit is lightly seared, turning once. Brush with refrigerated marinade the last 2 minutes of grilling. Transfer fruit to platter; set aside.
• For charcoal grill, place steaks on rack directly over medium coals. Cover and grill 15 to 18 minutes for medium rare (145 degrees F); turning once and brushing with refrigerated marinade the last 2 minutes of grilling. Place green onions on rack over coals; grill, uncovered, 1 minute, turning occasionally. (For gas grill, preheat grill to medium-high. Place fruit on rack over heat. Cover and grill fruit. Reduce heat to medium. Grill steaks and onions as above.)
• Slice steaks. Serve with fruit, onions, and reserved lemon grass. Serves 4.

Author: Better Homes and Gardens

Nutritional Facts:

• Calories - 415
  

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