Hoisin Grilled Steak and Sweetpotatoes

A simple, three-ingredient cooking sauce gives this beefy recipe big flavor. Easy enough for weeknights but special enough for a barbecue or backyard party, it’s sure to become one of your summer favorites.

Hoisin Grilled Steak and Sweetpotatoes

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients:

1/2 cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons sesame oil

6 tablespoons hoisin sauce, divided (see notes)

1 1/2 pounds flank steak, about 3/4-inch thick (see notes)

1 1/2 pounds orange- or yellow/white-fleshed sweetpotatoes, or a combination, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick steak fries

2 scallions, sliced

1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions:

1. In a measuring cup, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, and 2 tablespoons of the hoisin sauce. Reserve 1/4 cup of the mixture and pour the remainder into a large resealable bag and add the steak. Set the steak aside at room temperature for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours. (If refrigerated, remove the steak from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking time.)

2. In a large bowl, combine the sweetpotatoes with 2 tablespoons of the reserved sauce. Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons of reserved sauce with the remaining 4 tablespoons of hoisin sauce.

3. Heat a grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grate. Remove the steak from the marinade (discard the marinade) and cook until desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium rare, brushing with the hoisin mixture during the last minute on each side. Cook the sweetpotatoes until lightly charred and tender, about 4 minutes per side, brushing with the hoisin mixture during the last minute on each side.

4. Set aside loosely covered to let the steak rest.

5. Thinly slice the steak against the grain. Arrange on plates or a platter with the sweetpotatoes. Drizzle with any remaining sauce, sprinkle with the scallions and sesame seeds, and serve.

   Notes: Look for hoisin sauce in the ethnic or Asian section of your supermarket.

   This recipe is great with skirt steak too. 

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