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Flat Iron Steak with Sherry-Ginger Sauce Recipe
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Flat Iron Steak with Sherry-Ginger Sauce

Tender flat iron steak paired with an umami-rich ginger-sherry sauce, offering a balance of citrusy heat and buttery depth. Ready in under an hour with pantry-friendly ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2-lb flat iron steak
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup sherry vinegar
  • ¼ cup broth (or water)
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4-6 slices fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)

Method
 

  1. Preheat broiler and position rack 4" below flame
  2. Heat oil in saucepan over medium until glistening
  3. Add ginger; sauté until translucent (3-4 minutes)
  4. Stir in garlic for 1 minute; avoid browning
  5. Combine sherry substitute, soy sauce, tomato paste, and brown sugar
  6. Simmer gently until slightly thickened (8-10 minutes)
  7. Stir in sesame oil and butter until emulsified
  8. Season steak with salt and pepper
  9. Broil 5 minutes per side for medium-rare
  10. Rest steak 10 minutes under foil
  11. Slice diagonally against grain and baste with sauce

Notes

Non-alcoholic sherry substitution: Mix ¼ cup sherry vinegar + ¼ cup broth
Use a lean, trimmed flat iron steak for best results
Let sauce simmer longer for thicker consistency
Adjust soy sauce quantity based on saltiness
Serve with mashed potatoes or steamed rice