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Dine on a Dime: Romantic Valentine’s Dinner

Having a steak dinner doesn’t have to cost a fortune. You can find a good-sized flank steak for about $6.99/lb. on sale, and you probably already have the marinade in your pantry. Add a couple of baked potatoes and a side salad, and you’ve got a terrific romantic meal.

For the marinade:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 2/3 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon honey
• Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl.
• Place steak in a plastic zippable bag and pour marinade over meat.
• Seal bag, taking out as much air as possible. Knead marinade into meat.
• Place in the refrigerator for at least 60 minutes, or overnight, turning the bag several times for even distribution of marinade.

On the grill:

On a medium high flame, cook for seven minutes on each side, or until the desired temperature is reached:

• 130°F: Rare
• 135°F: Medium Rare
• 145°F: Medium
• 150°F: Medium Well
• 160°F: Well Done

Allow steaks to rest 5 minutes before serving. 

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