Vietnamese Steak Sandwiches

This is one of our family favorites.  I found it in the Everyday Food cook book by Martha Stewart.  We eat this on a regular basis as it is so good and quick.

Vietnamese Steak Sandwiches

1 large garlic clove, minced
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbs rice vinegar
2 carrots, grated
2 scallions, sliced thin (I like plain white onion too)
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
4 hero rolls (I use a baguette too)
1 pound sliced flank steak with lime marinade....see below

In a small bowl, stir together the garlic, sugar, red pepper flakes, rice vinegar, and 1 tbs water.

In another bowl, toss together the carrots, scallions, an  cilantro leaves.  Toss with half the vinegar mixture.

Split and lightly toast the hero rolls:  dividing evenly, layer with the carrot mixture and steak.  Drizzle with the remaining vinegar mixture, if desired.

Flank Steak with Lime Marinade

1/3 cup fresh lime juice
2 tbs soy sauce
2 scallions, thinly sliced
2 tbs minced peeled fresh ginger
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 1/2 pounds flank steak
Salt and Pepper

In a resealable plastic bag, combine the lime juice, soy sauce, scallions, ginger, and red pepper flakes.  Add the steak and seal the bag.  Marinate in the the fridge for at least 30 mins.

Heat the grill to high; lightly oil the grates.  Remove the steak from the bag, letting excess drip off and season the steak with salt and pepper.  Place on the grill; cover.  Cook turning once, until the meat has reached the desired doneness, 6-8 mins.  Let the steak rest for 1 mins.  Slice thin.