Seared Serrano Steak

🥘 Ingredients

• balsamic vinegar
  4 tbsp
• basmati rice
  1.5 c
• black pepper
• cilantro
  2 bunch
• flank steak
  24 oz
• garlic
  4 clove
• lime
  2 unit
• mango
  2 unit
• olive oil
  2 tbsp
• red onion
  2 unit
• salt
• serrano pepper
  2 unit
• water
  1.5 c

🍳 Cookware

• small pot
• baking dish
• medium bowl
• large pan

1. 1

   Halve, peel, and thinly slice half the red onion ; dice the remaining half. In a small pot , heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook, tossing, 2-3 minutes, until softened. Add basmati rice to the pot and toss to coat, then add water and a large pinch of salt to the pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to a simmer for ⏱️ 15 minutes , until rice is tender.

   red onion: 2 unit, olive oil: 1/2 tbsp, basmati rice: 1.5 c, water: 1.5 c, salt
2. 

   2

   Meanwhile, peel mango , then slice the fruit around the flat pit. Cut mango pieces into thin matchsticks. Zest and juice lime . Chop cilantro stems and leaves, keeping both separate. Mince garlic . Mince serrano pepper , removing the ribs and seeds if you prefer less heat.

   mango: 2 unit, lime: 2 unit, cilantro: 2 bunch, garlic: 4 clove, serrano pepper: 2 unit
3. 

   3

   Make the marinade: in a baking dish , combine olive oil , balsamic vinegar , the garlic, and up to half the minced serrano pepper. Season with salt and black pepper . Add flank steak to the dish and flip to coat in the marinade. Season with salt and pepper. HINT: If you have extra time, let the steak marinate for longer.

   olive oil: 1.5 tbsp, balsamic vinegar: 4 tbsp, salt, black pepper, flank steak: 24 oz
4. 

   4

   Make the mango slaw: toss the mango, cilantro stems, sliced red onion (to taste), and half the lime zest in a medium bowl with the lime juice. Add the remaining serrano pepper.
5. 

   5

   Heat a large pan over medium-high. Add the steak and cook 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked to desired doneness. Set aside to rest for ⏱️ 5 minutes , then thinly slice against the grain.
6. 6

   Stir the cilantro leaves and remaining lime zest into the rice.
7. 7

   Plate the cilantro rice, then top with the sliced steak and mango slaw. Enjoy!