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Iron skillet flank steak with jam and arugula

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updated 10:53 a.m. ET Sept. 17, 2009

Simulating the cooking techniques of high-end steak houses at home can be challenging. Chef Richard Chamberlain teaches home cooks how to use heavy skillets for similar results. The big flavors of ripe tomatoes and garlic complement the bold beef flavor in this recipe for iron skillet flank steak with garlic-tomato jam and arugula.

Iron skillet flank steak with garlic-tomato jam and arugula
Chef Richard Chamberlain

Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS

Garlic tomato jam

6 large ripe tomatoes, cored and cut in half crosswise (about 4 pounds, peeled seeded and fine diced)
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup diced sweet onion
5 garlic cloves, roasted until soft and pureed
1 jalapeno peppers, seeds removed and minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Flank steak

1 1/4 pound flank steak
Sea salt
Fresh cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Arugula salad

1 bunch (about 5 1/2 cups) arugula
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Dash kosher salt
Dash freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup Regianno-Parmesan cheese, sliced thin

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DIRECTIONS

Cooking the jam: Combine tomato, sugar, onion,  garlic, and  jalapenos in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until reduced by half, stirring occasionally. Cool to room temperature. Stir in cilantro, lime  juice, and salt.

Heat a medium cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Season meat with salt and cracked pepper and place oil in skillet. Carefully lay meat in skillet and place a smaller skillet on top. Cook until brown well, turn and repeat. Cook to medium rare doneness. Remove to cutting board and allow to rest for several minutes. Slice against the grain and place on platter. Drizzle with jalapeno jam and serve.

Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Add arugula and cheese and toss well.

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