Flank Steak Carpaccio-Style with Spinach and Shaved Parmesan
SERVES: 4 - 6
PREPARATION TIME: 1 hour
COOKING TIME: 20 minutes
Ingredient
680 g to 907 g (1 /2 to 2 lbs) flank steak
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 bag (1/4 kg or 10 oz) spinach, stems removed, leaves sliced into strips
Salt and ground black pepper
4 to 6 tablespoons Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 chunk (42 g or 1 ½ oz) Parmesan cheese
Crusty Italian bread
Method
Place the steak and vinegar in a 33 cm x 22 cm (13 x 9 inch) glass or ceramic pan. Turn to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, turning occasionally, for at least 1 hour.
Prepare a charcoal or gas grill. Remove the steak from the marinade. Pour the marinade into a glass measuring cup; set aside.
Grill the steak directly over the heat source for about 8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature registers 63°C (145°F) on an instant-reading thermometer. Remove and set aside on a cutting board with a well to catch the juices. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, place the spinach on dinner plates or a large platter. Microwave the reserved marinade for 2 minutes, or until boiling. Remove and allow to cool.
Cut the steak into thin diagonal slices and arrange over the spinach. Drizzle with the collected meat juices and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cut shavings from the Parmesan cheese and scatter over the top, then drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Pass the reserved marinade at the table.
Filippo Berio’s classic, balanced Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Taken from the first cold pressing of the olives, this oil is ideal for sauces, marinades, drizzling and dipping.