BALSAMIC FLANK STEAK

The heat index was 105 last Friday so I decided I should use my crock pot instead of the grill. But I was a little upset at not getting my balsamic flank steak I had been craving. So I decided to give it a go in the crock pot and I wasn’t disappointed. The recipe turned out awesome!  The steak was juicy and tender. The taste was tangy and sweet. The gravy had a good consistency for dipping or going over homemade mashed potatoes or rice. I loved it but my family wasn’t too enthused by it maybe because of the tangy flavor from the balsamic vinegar?  On the grill the marinade caramelizes more and the meat doesn’t shred as much. But the overall taste was there and I didn’t have heat exhaustion from standing over the grill. Maybe I should title this Shredded Balsamic Flank Steak instead? I will of course have to use my grill more when it cools off some. The leftovers were a little messy but  wonderful on my French rolls for lunch on Saturday. I have also used the balsamic vinegar BBQ sauce for grilled chicken and loved it. I’ll have to give it a try with the chicken in the crock pot next time. I’m sure it will come out just as juicy and favorable as the flank steak.  
 

 

 

INGREDIENTS:  

1-2 lbs. of flank steak

BALSAMIC VINEGAR BBQ SAUCE

1 cup of balsamic vinegar

¾ cup of ketchup

1/3 cup of brown sugar

1 tbs. of Worcestershire sauce

1 tbs. Dijon mustard

3 cloves of minced garlic1/2 tsp. of salt

¼ tsp. of ground pepper

DIRECTIONS:

Spray the crock pot with PAM. Combine all the ingredients for the balsamic BBQ sauce together in the crock pot. Then add the flank steak and cover with sauce. Cover and cook on low for 7- 8 hours.

  
 P.S. I am trying out a new light box that I DIY  this week. Don't know if it's going to help or not with my picture taking yet.