South American Marinated Cedar-Planked Steak

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing kraft
• 1.5 lb beef flank steak 
• 1  untreated cedar plank 
• 0.3 cup cilantro leaves chopped
• 0.5 cup parsley fresh chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 Tbsp oil 
• 0.5 cup onions finely chopped
• 1 dash pepper red crushed

Equipment

• grill
• aluminum foil
• ziploc bags

Directions

1. Immerse plank in water, placing a weight on top of plank to keep it submerged. Soak at least 4 hours or overnight. Meanwhile, mix dressing, onions, parsley, cilantro, garlic and red pepper.
2. Remove 1/2 cup of the dressing mixture; set aside for later use.
3. Pour remaining dressing mixture into large resealable plastic bag; add steak. Seal bag; turn over several times to evenly coat steak with the dressing mixture. Refrigerate at least 2 hours to marinate.
4. Preheat grill to high heat.
5. Remove steak from marinade; discard bag and marinade. Grill steak 3 min. on each side; remove from grill.
6. Remove plank from water; brush top with oil. Top with steak.
7. Place on grate of grill; cover with lid. Reduce grill to medium heat.
8. Grill 15 to 20 min. or until medium doneness (160F).
9. Remove steak from grill; discard plank. Cover steak loosely with foil; let stand 5 min.
10. Cut steak into thin slices. Spoon reserved dressing mixture over steak.