Home Cooking with Foodland: Grilled Flank Steak, Creamy Smashed Cucumbers and Sangria

flank steak

🥗Healthier: sirloin

💰Cheaper: chuck steak

Sirloin is leaner and often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity.

Heat the grill on high until it reaches about 600 degrees.

Prepare a seasoning mix with alai salt, fresh cracked pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground ginger.

Mix the seasoning together until well combined.

Season the flank steak on both sides with the seasoning mix.

Drizzle a little bit of olive oil on the steak to help prevent sticking on the grill.

Squeeze some lemon juice over the steak for added flavor.

Place the steak on the grill at a 45-degree angle.

Cook the steak until it reaches medium doneness, checking for moisture retention.

Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest before slicing.

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