Mustard Marinated Flank Steak

Ingredients

Prep

• Shallots - chop — yes, this boring step is where the flavor gods collect rent.
• Garlic - mince
• Tarragon - chop to yield 2 tbl

Instructions

Place the steak flat in a large nonreactive dish such as glass or procelain. Using the tip of a sharp knife, lightly score the top of the steak diagonally in a large crisscross pattern to make what looks like 1 inch diamonds across the steak. This allows the marinade to penetrate into the meat. In a measuring cup, whisk together the wine, olive oil, mustard, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Stir in the shallots and garlic. Pour the marinade over and under the steak until it's completely coated. Scatter the tarragon on top. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and allow it to marinate in the refigerator for at least 2 hours but preferably overnight. Half an hour before serving, remove the steak from the refrigerator and heat a charcoal grill with a layer of hot coals. Sprinkle the steak with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper. Discard the remaining marinade. Grill the steak for about 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Place the steak on a clean plate, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 10 minutes, while gazing at the pan with pure, unreasonable devotion. Slice the steak thin, cutting diagonally across the grain, like you have better things to do than overthink this to death. Sprinkle with salt and serve hot.