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Marinated Flank Steak with Mushroom Gravy

Marinated Flank Steak with Mushroom Gravy

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Marinated Flank Steak With Mushroom Gravy

 

Hello, my fellow food adventurers!

Today’s Kitchen Quest is a savory triumph: Marinated Flank Steak with Mushroom Gravy! Picture this—a tender flank steak, marinated overnight in a bold elixir, broiled to juicy perfection, then crowned with a thick, luscious mushroom gravy that’ll have you wielding your spoon like a treasure hunter. Served atop creamy mashed potatoes with a side of zesty green beans, this dish is a feast fit for a warrior’s table. I’m telling you, the longer you let that marinade work its magic (overnight’s my go-to!), the more this steak melts in your mouth. And that gravy? Made with fresh mushrooms, it’s so good I’d scoop it up like ice cream. Ready to embark on this flavor-packed adventure?

Why You’ll Love It:

Prepare to claim victory, my fellow adventurers—this Marinated Flank Steak with Mushroom Gravy is a quest worth savoring! You’ll love how the overnight marinade infuses every bite with bold, tangy goodness, turning a humble flank steak into a melt-in-your-mouth masterpiece. That mushroom gravy? It’s a rich, earthy potion that clings to the meat like armor—utterly irresistible. Paired with fluffy mashed potatoes and zippy green beans, it’s a hearty, soul-warming meal that feels like a reward after a long day’s battle. Plus, it’s simple enough for a weeknight yet impressive enough to share with your guild. One bite, and you’ll be hooked—trust me, this is a treasure you’ll hoard in your recipe stash!

Ingredients You’ll Need (Your Quest Inventory):

 Marinade:

  • ⅓ cup lite soy sauce (the salty sea’s gift)
  • 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar (a tart enchantment)
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil (the forge’s flame)
  • 4 tsp minced garlic (the bold warrior’s essence)
  • 1 tsp ground ginger (a fiery spark)
  • ¼ tsp black pepper (a whisper of shadow)

The Feast:

  • 1 flank steak (the hero’s prize)
  • 8 oz. fresh mushrooms, sliced (forest spoils)
  • 1 package onion mushroom gravy mix (the alchemist’s shortcut)
  • 1 package instant potatoes (the trusty base)
  • 1 bag frozen green beans (verdant allies)

Green Bean Sidekick:

  • ½ tsp ground black pepper (a bold flourish)
  • ¼ tsp salt (the seasoning charm)
  • 1 tbsp. Butter Buds (a golden touch)

 How to Forge Your Feast:

Step 1: Craft the Marinade Elixir:

In a large zip-lock bag, combine ⅓ cup lite soy sauce, 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp. olive oil, 4 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp ground ginger, and ¼ tsp black pepper. Pierce your flank steak with a fork on both sides, then plunge it into the marinade. Seal the bag and banish it to the fridge for at least 1 hour (overnight for max power).

Step 2: Broil the Beast:

Pull the steak from its marinade bath (discard the excess elixir) and place it on a broiler pan. Set your oven to broil, position the pan 3 inches from the heat source, and sear each side for 6 minutes.

Step 3: Harvest the Mushrooms:

 Slice 8oz. of fresh mushrooms and ready them for battle. Coat a medium skillet with cooking spray, heat it over medium-high, and sauté the mushrooms for 5 minutes.

Step 4: Conjure the Gravy:

In a small bowl, mix the onion mushroom gravy packet with water. Pour it into the skillet with the mushrooms. Bring it to a boil while stirring like a potion master, then reduce to low and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened. Stir in any steak juices from the broiler pan—waste not, want not!

Step 5: Assemble the Sides:

Cook the instant mashed potatoes according to the instructions. For the green beans, pan over medium heat with ¼ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp. Butter Buds. Sautéing until nicely browned. 

Step 6: Claim Your Victory:

Slice the flank steak across the grain into ⅛-inch strips—precision is power! Heap a mound of mashed potatoes on each plate. Then layer it with sliced steak, and crown it with that glorious mushroom gravy. Serve with green beans on the side—your feast is forged!

Marinated Flank Steak With Mushroom Gravy

Marinated Flank Steak With Mushroom Gravy

Tender flank steak, marinated overnight in a bold elixir, broiled to juicy perfection, then crowned with a thick, luscious mushroom gravy that’ll have you wielding your spoon like a treasure hunter. Served atop creamy mashed potatoes
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 392 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 flank steak

Marinade

  • 1/3 cup lite soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger (minced)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 8 oz fresh mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 tbsp butter buds
  • 1 1/4 cup water
  • 1 package onion mushroom gravy mix

Sides

  • 1 package instant potatoes
  • 1 bag frozen green beans

Instructions
 

  • In large zip lock bag, combine soy sauce, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Using a fork, pierce flank steak several times on both sides and place in bag with marinade. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
  • Remove steak from marinade and place on a broiler pan. Broil 3 inches from heat source for about 6 minutes on each side.
  • Slice mushrooms and set aside.
  • Lightly coat a medium skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Saute’ mushrooms for about 5 minutes.
  • Mix water and gravy mix in a small mixing bowl.
  • Add to the mushrooms and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low, simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add any juice left in the pan from the steak to the gravy
  • Cook Mashed Potatoes according to package  directions
  • Place frozen green beans in a bowl add ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp butter buds, mix well and cook in the microwave for 3 minutes
  • Slice steaks across the grain into 1/8 inch slices.
  • Place mashed potato with a serving sliced meat on top, serve with Italian green beans on each plate. Top steak with gravy.
  • Serve and enjoy
Keyword Healthy
Tips, Tricks & Tasty Variations:
This Marinated Flank Steak with Mushroom Gravy is a hero’s feast, but every quest master needs a few cunning moves and alternate paths to victory. Here’s how to sharpen your blade and remix this savory adventure!
Cooking Tricks:
  • Marinade Mastery: Let that flank steak soak overnight—or even 24 hours if you’re feeling bold. The longer it bathes, the deeper the flavor potion seeps—pure melt-in-your-mouth sorcery!
  • Gravy Boost: Toss a splash of dry sherry or red wine into the mushrooms while sautéing—it’s like unlocking a hidden flavor rune for your gravy.
  • Steak Sear Secret: Pat the steak dry with a cloth after marinating, then crank the broiler to high for the last minute on each side—crisp edges, juicy core, total win!
  • Potato Power-Up: Stir a spoonful of sour cream or garlic powder into the instant mashed potatoes for an extra creamy, flavorful stronghold beneath that gravy.
Tasty Variations:
  • Spicy Skirmish: Add a pinch of cayenne or a diced jalapeño to the marinade—turn up the heat for a fiercer flank steak fight!
  • Mushroom Medley: Swap half the fresh mushrooms for cremini or shiitake—each brings its own earthy loot to the gravy cauldron.
  • Green Bean Twist: Skip the microwave and sauté the green beans in a skillet with a clove of minced garlic—crisp, zesty allies for your plate.
  • Protein Swap: Trade the flank steak for skirt steak or pork tenderloin—same marinade, new champions to battle that mushroom gravy.
  • Herbal Quest: Replace the ginger with fresh rosemary or thyme in the marinade—a woodsy twist that pairs like a charm with the mushrooms.
These tricks and variations are your enchanted toolkit—wield them to craft a feast that’s uniquely yours. Which path will you forge, my valiant cooks? Share your triumphs with me!
Check out my last post if you missed it: Rosemary Chicken & Potatoes