Flank Steak, Corn & Sweet Potato Fries

This is probably one of our favorite meals. It's pretty simple and absolutely delicious! There's no real recipe for this, you don't need one. You do need a grill though. Get a Flank Steak, Corn and Sweet Potatoes from the grocery store (number of corn on the cob and sweet potatoes will correlate to how many people are eating, we got 2). You will also need soy sauce, extra virgin olive oil, brown sugar and minced garlic. 

Preparation: We were home over lunch so the husband marinaded the steak. First, score the steak. Get a large ziplock bag, put in the steak, and add some soy sauce, extra virgin olive oil, brown sugar and minced garlic. Close the bag and make sure the steak is fully coated in the mixture. Stick it in the fridge.

Now, in the evening, fire up the grill. We have a charcoal grill that Ethan loves. It wasn't as fun to use today because it's overcast and a little too chilly for me to sit outside. It looks like it could rain any second... no fun!

While the grill is heating up, preheat the oven to 350. Cut up the sweet potatoes in wedges and put them on a baking sheet. Dribble them with oil and put them in when the oven is preheated. Next, put the steak and then the corn (in the husk) on the grill. Note: You can pull the corn husk back and pull out the strings then pull the husk back up.

Sweet potatoes wedges! (hmm our oven might need cleaning)

Everything should be ready in about 30-35 minutes, the sweet potato fries take 30-35, steak is about 20 (10 minutes per side) and the corn takes 10 minutes . The corn takes a little less time so wait 10 minutes after you put the steak on then add the corn. When it's all done, cut the steak into strips. And it's so awesome, I hope you try it!

Yummmm!!

On a side note, I was told by some people at work (ANNE!) that I need to include a grade on the meal from my husband, Ethan. Well, since Ethan pretty much did this meal (and wouldn't even let me cut up the sweet potato - I worry him when I use large knives), I'd say he'd give it a...

I've also decided to give you an idea of how much meals cost. This one was $16.25, almost $15 of that was the steak. We already had the corn so that would be an additional expense. I will also add to my past posts what the meals cost. But maybe tomorrow, because it's late!

See you soon...