Spicy Herb Marinated Flat Iron Steaks

A delicious beef recipe,featuring flat iron steaks, marinated in herbs and spices. It is ideal for the barbecue during the warmer months. A great alternative cut for those who like their steaks.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Serves: 4 people

Ingredients

  • 4 x 175g lean flat-iron steaks

  • For the Spicy Herb Marinade:

  • 1 small red onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons freshly chopped mint
  • 2 teaspoons freshly chopped thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon runny honey or golden syrup
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

Method

  1. To prepare the marinade; in a large shallow non-metallic dish mix all the ingredients together. Place the steaks in the marinade mixture and coat well on both sides. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours, or if time allows overnight.
  2. Remove the steaks from the marinade (discard the marinade) and cook under a preheated moderate grill or on a prepared barbecue according to your preference(Rare -2 minutes on each side, Medium Rare -3-4 minutes on each side, Medium -5-7 minutes on each side).
  3. Transfer to a warm plate, cover the foil and leave to rest for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Serve with steaks with a pea, watercress and potato salad.

Tips:

We do not recommend that flat iron steak is cooked well done.