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flank steak with burrata
Main Dishes

Flank Steak with Burrata

This is my favorite flank steak recipe ever. Tender, marinated flank steak topped with burst cherry tomatoes, burrata, and fresh basil--so stunning!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs flank steak
  • kosher salt
  • freshly cracked pepper
  • olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped Calabrian chilies
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 shallot thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 1 pint ripe cherry tomatoes
  • 4 oz burrata
  • fresh basil leaves
  • flaky sea salt

Instructions

  • Pat your flank steak dry with a paper towel and season with kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper on both sides.
  • Whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the Calabrian chilies, Worcestershire sauce, and red wine vinegar. Coat the steak in the marinade and transfer it to a zip-top bag. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once the skillet is hot, sear the steak for 2-3 minutes per side without moving (we want that crust!). For medium-rare, the temperature should read between 130-135 on an instant-read thermometer. Transfer the steak to a place and loosely tent with foil. Rest for 10 minutes.
  • While the steak rests, lower the heat on your cast iron skillet to medium. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet and add the tomatoes and sliced shallot. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes start to burst. Add the garlic to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 more minutes until the shallots and garlic are soft and the tomatoes are blistered.
  • Slice steak against the grain and transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and top with the blistered tomatoes. Top with torn burrata and fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.