Recipe created by football analyst, Mike Golic Gridiron Guide for Your Grill - Tips for a touchdown tailgate on your home turf
12 fresh tomatillos, peeled and rinsed well
1 small yellow onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
1 1/2 pounds flank steak
Salt and pepper (to taste)
1 package Hidden Valley Ranch dry seasoning mix
1 pinch dried red pepper flakes (optional)
6 hamburger buns
Salsa Verde
Place tomatillos, onion and garlic on a lightly oiled baking sheet and
grill over charcoal, turning often, until onion is crispy and
tomatillos have burst - about three to five minutes.
Remove from
grill to cool. Once cool, place ingredients in work bowl of a food
processor and puree until desired consistency. This can be done up to
three days in advance if kept chilled in an air tight container.
Steak
Place
flank steak on a sheet of plastic wrap large enough to cover steak once
folded. Season steak with salt and pepper. Liberally dust each side of
steak with ranch seasoning mix, then sprinkle with red pepper flakes,
if using. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and chill for one to two hours.
Remove steak from refrigerator about 15 minutes before grilling over charcoal.
Unwrap
steak and grill over medium heat for five to seven minutes on each side
or until an internal temperature of 150°F - allow the steak to rest
covered for five minutes. Lightly toast hamburger rolls. Serve steak
sliced over rolls and generously topped with salsa verde.
Makes: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes