I had a flank steak that needed used up so I made this recipe on a whim. We really enjoyed this my husband kept going back for more. I didn't have any strong beer on hand just a Bud so that's what I used and it was just fine. This was a nice change of pace from my usual flank steak preparation.
This was amazing! Loved the deep richness of the molasses and beer. I used Autumn Maple Ale which blended well with the flavors I let this marinate overnight. The grill marks lent for a nice presentation and it was so flavorful. I mistakenly purchased a top sirloin instead of flank steak and was pleasantly surprised when sliced very thin I actually prefer it's slight chewiness (the price was right too!). I mixed up a 1/2 cup lite sour cream a teaspoonful or so of both Dijon & horseradish a bit of honey and spooned a ribbon down the center of the sliced meat on each plate. Thanks Chef John this is a keeper and I am anxious to grill the other steak I have in the freezer already in the marinade.
Three out of four in our household liked this. One thought the cinnamon and allspice were too much. I personally liked the addition of these spices and the depth of flavor they gave to the dish. Maybe next time I will reduce them so we will all be happy. It was a very good meal and I will definitely make it again.
I used bison flank steak instead of beef not an issue because the marinade is what you really taste anyway. IMO the cumin allspice cinnamon spices really ramp up the flavor on this and they do dominate perhaps just a little too much for us.
Didn't need to use the cinnamon allspice and the cumin. I used Guinness and black strap molasses and marinated the Flank Steak overnight and it was fantastic!
This was very well liked by my family and was not a lot of trouble to make. I like the idea of boiling the marinade to use as a basting sauce instead of just pouring all that flavour down the drain. Thanks!
This is delicious! My entire family of six...ranging in age from nine to age seventy...loved it. I prepared it exactly as Chef John's receipe suggested...used an instant read thermometer to test for internal temperature let it rest ten minutes before slicing and the steaks were perfect.
I don't like the sauce and flavour but appreciate the method for marinating and grilling. Will try with a different sauce.