GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH ASIAN-STYLE BBQ SAUCE

GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH ASIAN-STYLE BBQ SAUCE image

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/2 pounds flank steak, trimmed of visible fat
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder, use your favorite type
1 1/2 teaspoons espresso powder
1 1/2 tablespoons coarsly ground fresh black pepper
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons five-spice powder
1/4 cup ketchup, low sodium if available
1/3 cup hoisin sauce, low sodium if available
1/4 cup soy sauce, low sodium
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder, use your favorite type
1 teaspoon or more Sriracha sauce, according to taste
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, unseasoned
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely grated
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring, optional
Peanut oil, in olive oil sprayer

Steps:

Combine salt, chili powder, espresso powder, pepper, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder and five-spice powder thorougly in a small bowl. Coat the entire flank steak with the spice rub, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 6-8 hours or overnight if desired. In a saucepan on stove, combine ketchup, hoisin, soy sauce, chili powder, sriracha sauce, honey, garlic, rice wine vinegar and ginger. Mix well and bring to a boil over medium heat. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired; add liquid smoke according to your tastes. Allow sauce to simmer over medium-low heat for approximately 1/2 hour or until it reaches desired thickness. Divide sauce in half and reserve. Remove flank steak from refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature or close. Heat a gas grill over high heat for 10-15 minutes. Clean grill and turn both burners to medium-high heat. Take flank steak, scape off excess dry rub, spray with peanut oil and place on grill. Grill for 3-4 minutes or so per side for medium rare, brushing lightly with half of reserved BBQ sauce. Remove beef from grill, brush once again with reserved BBQ sauce not used during grilling and tent loosely with aluminum foil. Allow beef to rest for 10 minutes. Slice beef against the grain and on a bias into thin slices and serve with reserved BBQ sauce not used during grilling. Enjoy!