Gin and Spice Flank Steak

This unusual grilled beef recipe calls for whole allspice, juniper berries, and a splash of gin!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 375 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons juniper berries
• 1 ½ teaspoons black peppercorns
• 1 ½ teaspoons allspice berries
• 1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak, trimmed
• 3 tablespoons dry gin

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.

Step 2

Grind 2 teaspoons juniper berries, the allspice berries, and the peppercorns in a spice grinder until coarsely ground, then stir in the salt. Press the ground spices into both sides of the flank steak; set aside to marinate at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

Bring beef broth and remaining juniper berries to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until the broth has reduced by 1/4, about 5 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and gin. Return to a simmer, and cook until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Keep sauce warm over very low heat.

Step 4

Brush the flank steak with olive oil on both sides. Cook on preheated grill until cooked to desired degree of doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium. Place steak on a plate, and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

Step 5

Slice the steak thinly and place onto a serving dish. Remove the juniper berries from the gin sauce and discard. Serve the sliced steak accompanied by the gin sauce.