Recipe: Grilled Herbed-Basted Steak

Serves 6.

Note: Enjoying a flavorful grilled steak in March seems like a chilly proposition, but a powerhouse herb baste and a hot indoor grill pan makes it all possible, and you won't even need a coat.

• 6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed

• 1/2 c. Italian parsley leaves

• 1/2 c. cilantro leaves

• 2 tbsp. fresh oregano, finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

• 2 tbsp. water

• 1 tsp. salt, divided

• 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided

• Pinch of red pepper flakes

Directions

Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil and cook potatoes for 10 to 15 minutes until just cooked through. Transfer potatoes to a cutting board.

While the potatoes are cooking, combine parsley, cilantro, oregano, garlic, vinegar, oil, water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and red pepper flakes in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse several times until the herbs are finely chopped but the mixture isn't a smooth paste. If you don't have a food processor, you can just finely chop all the herbs and whisk all the ingredients together in a medium bowl. Transfer to a small bowl.

Preheat an indoor grill pan over medium-high heat. Cut the potatoes in half lengthwise and brush with the herb mixture.

Season both sides of the flank steak with the remaining salt and pepper and place on the grill. Grill the first side for 4 minutes, turn and brush on the herb mixture. Continue to cook the steak for another 4 minutes, turn and brush the other side with the herb mixture. Continue to cook the steak for another 2 or 3 minutes, turning one more time, until the steak is cooked to desired doneness (total cooking time of 10 minutes for medium rare). Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes.

Cut the steak diagonally across grain into thin slices and serve with the grilled potatoes. Serve any remaining herb mixture on the side.

Nutrition information per serving:

Calories350Fat9 gSodium450 mg

Carbohydrates30 gSaturated fat2 gCalcium56 mg

Protein36 gCholesterol83 mgDietary fiber4 g