Tomato Herb Marinated Flank Steak

Dear [NAME],

Happy Labor Day!

I hope you and your family have a relaxing and fun filled holiday weekend.

And to help you enjoy the fruits of your labor on this holiday, here's a truly fantastic recipe for marinated flank steak!

Sincerely,

[NAME]
[TITLE]

Tomato Herb Marinated Flank Steak

Ingredients:

1 medium tomato, chopped
1 shallot, peeled and quartered
1/4 cup red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 pounds flank steak, preferably grass-fed, trimmed

Preparation:

Puree tomato, shallot, vinegar, marjoram, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a blender until smooth.

Set aside 1/2 cup, covered, in the refrigerator.

Scrape the remaining puree into a large, sealable plastic bag.

Add steak and turn over to coat.

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.

Preheat grill to medium-high.

Remove the steak from the marinade (discard the marinade).

Oil the grill rack.

Grill the steak 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare or 6 to 7 minutes per side for medium, turning once and brushing the cooked side with some of the reserved sauce.

When the steak is cooked, turn it over again and brush with more sauce.

Transfer to a clean cutting board and let sit for 5 minutes.

Thinly slice the steak crosswise and serve with any remaining sauce spooned on top.