Flank Steak Beef “Brisket”

I found this original recipe from an insert in the June issue of Everyday with Rachael Ray. I love the idea of getting a similar flavor to brisket with a much leaner meat!

I didn’t find it exactly like brisket, because, it’s not. The fat content certainly makes a difference. But when it comes to cutting down on the fat for awesome weight loss? This is the way to go! Lean flank steak is about 4 grams of fat for a 4 ounce serving. Brisket? More like 18 grams of fat. That’s not exact and depends on where your brisket is from, how it’s prepared, etc. But you get the idea! 

The seasoning was so flavorful we didn’t need any sauce to enjoy our meal! It paired wonderfully with the Sriracha Almond Green Beans I made with it. The perfect meal for Gastric Sleeve or Gastric Bypass patients!

Postop weight-loss surgery patients can certainly eat steak with a HUGE caution and disclaimer to keep….bites….tiiiiiny. Keep ’em tiny people. We are talking the size of a peanut. Cut your steak up before you start eating and put your fork down in between bites. Lean steak is a great option for your weight-loss because you 1) fill up on a small amount and 2)stay full for hours. Keeping your bites small will allow you to fill up with an appropriate amount and not feel poorly after eating!

Flank Steak Beef "Brisket"

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 174kcal

Author: Steph Wagner

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Ingredients

• 2 tsp honey mustard
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 3/4 tsp paprika
• 3/4 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp crushed, dried rosemary
• 1 lb trimmed beef flank steak

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Instructions

• In a small bowl, whisk honey mustard and oil with a fork.
• In another small bowl, combine seasonings.
• Rub steak with mustard mixture. Then rub with seasonings until coated.
• Heat a grill pan (or grill) to medium-high heat. Grill 4-5 minutes per side.
• Remove from heat and let rest. Slice thinly against the grain. If meat still looks too rare for your liking, move strips back to grill pan and grill each side another minute.

Nutrition

Serving: 3oz | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 663mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg