Provençal Campfire Flank Steak

A campsite-worthy Provençal dinner of herb-marinated grilled flank steak, buttery pan sauce, and peak-August Washington zucchini and tomatoes.

Ingredients

  • Certified Angus Beef Boneless Flank Steak
    1 pound $13.99
  • zucchini
    12 ounces $1.29
  • petite cherry tomatoes
    8 ounces $3.50
  • shallot
    2 ounces $4.49
  • garlic
    2 cloves $0.99
  • Italian parsley
    1/4 cup chopped $2.69
  • extra-virgin olive oil
    2 1/2 tablespoons
  • red wine vinegar
    1 1/2 tablespoons
  • Dijon mustard
    1 teaspoon
  • herbes de Provence
    1 1/2 teaspoons
  • kosher salt
    1 teaspoon
  • black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon
  • water
    2 tablespoons
  • unsalted butter
    1 tablespoon

Instructions

  1. Slice 12 ounces zucchini into 1/2-inch planks, halve 8 ounces petite cherry tomatoes, mince 2 ounces shallot and 2 cloves garlic separately, and chop 1/4 cup Italian parsley; keep everything chilled in sealed containers until needed.
  2. Whisk 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a zip-top bag. Add 1 pound Certified Angus Beef Boneless Flank Steak, seal, and marinate in a well-iced cooler for 20 minutes.
  3. During the final 5 minutes of marinating, preheat one side of a Coleman grill to medium-high and set a skillet over the Coleman stove on medium heat. Remove the marinated 1-pound flank steak from the bag and discard the used marinade.
  4. Grill the marinated 1-pound flank steak for 4 to 5 minutes per side, closing the grill if equipped, until the thickest part reaches 140°F; transfer it to a clean board and rest for 8 minutes so it reaches at least 145°F.
  5. While the 1-pound flank steak rests, heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in the skillet. Sauté 2 ounces minced shallot, 12 ounces zucchini, 1 minced garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon herbes de Provence, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper for 4 minutes; add 8 ounces petite cherry tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes, then fold in 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley and transfer the vegetables to two plates.
  6. Add 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar and 2 tablespoons water to the hot skillet and simmer for 30 seconds, scraping up the browned bits; turn off the heat and swirl in 1 tablespoon unsalted butter. Thinly slice the rested 1-pound flank steak across the grain, divide it between the two vegetable-filled plates, spoon over the sauce, and garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley.

Total time: 50 minutes, including 20 minutes marinating

Estimated cost: About $22–$23 for the listed groceries, assuming pantry staples are on hand.

Health notes: About 700 calories per serving with roughly 45 grams of protein, ample vegetables, and moderate saturated fat.

Drink pairing: A peppery Syrah complements the grilled beef and Provençal herbs; sparkling water with lemon is a refreshing nonalcoholic choice.