A sweet flank steak you’ll love

Bourbon-Marinated Steak

A sweetly spiced marinade adds flavor and tenderness to classic grilled flank steak.

COOK TIME: 20 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes plus marinating

SERVINGS: 12

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup bourbon whiskey

1/3 cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

2 flank steaks (about 1- 1/2 pounds each), well trimmed*

1. Prepare marinade: In jumbo self-sealing plastic bag (2 gallons), mix 1 cup water with all ingredients except steaks.

2. Add steaks, turning to coat. Seal bag, pressing out excess air. Place bag in shallow glass baking dish and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight, turning bag occasionally.

3. Remove steaks from marinade. Discard marinade. Place steaks on grill over medium heat and cook 15 to 20 minutes for medium-rare or until of desired doneness, turning once. (Or, preheat broiler and place steaks on rack in broiling pan. Broil steaks at closest position to source of heat 15 to 20 minutes for medium-rare.)

4. Transfer steaks to warm, large platter, let stand 10 minutes for easier slicing. To serve, cut into thin slices.

* Or, use two beef top-round steaks, about 1- 1/2 inches thick (about 1- 1/2 pounds each). Follow recipe for flank steaks, but grill or broil 25 to 30 minutes for medium-rare or until of desired doneness.

“Based on individual serving: 215 calories, 27 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates, 9 g total fat (4 g saturated), 47 mg cholesterol, 235 mg sodium, 0 g fiber.