Serve this flank steak appetizer-style, on larger slices of bread as a main dish, or even without bread.

Celebrate the long weekend with this outdoor meal. The flank steak can be served appetizer-style, on larger slices of bread as a main dish, or without bread with the sauce. Finish with the meal with this fantastic brownie recipe.

Your Menu: Serves 6 to 8

Grilled Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce

• Cole slaw
• Watermelon wedges

Magic Brownies

• Iced tea and/or lemonade

Test Kitchen Tips:

Make brownies up to 3 days ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

To toast walnuts for brownies, spread in a shallow baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted, stirring or shaking pan once.

Shopping List:

For Steak

• 1-1/4- to 1-1/2-pound beef flank steak, about 3/4-inch thick
• 1 bunch parsley
• 1 bottle sherry wine vinegar or red wine vinegar
• 1 lemon
• 1 package shallots
• 1 head garlic
• 1 12- to 16-ounce loaf baguette-style French bread or 1 16-ounce loaf French bread
• 1 container French sea salt (fleur de sel) (optional)
• 1 quart deli cole slaw
• 1 watermelon
• Tea bags or 1, 12-ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate

For Brownies

• 1 pound butter
• 1 8-ounce package unsweetened chocolate
• 1 package cake flour (or use all-purpose flour)
• 1 dozen eggs
• 1 package walnut pieces

Pantry Items:

For Steak

• garlic powder
• paprika
• cumin seeds
• olive oil
• salt
• black peppercorns
• crushed red pepper
• coarse kosher salt

For Brownies

• baking powder
• salt
• sugar
• vanilla
• shortening for greasing pan

Equipment Needed:

For Steak

• measuring cups and spoons
• cutting board and knife
• juicer
• mortar and pestle
• small bowl
• wooden spoon
• plastic wrap
• blender or food processor
• rubber spatula
• charcoal or gas grill
• pastry brush

For Brownies

• measuring cups and spoons
• cutting board and knife
• fine mesh sieve for cake flour
• 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan
• heavy small saucepan
• wooden spoon
• small bowl
• large mixing bowl
• electric mixer
• rubber spatula
• wire cooling rack

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