Italian Marinated Flank Steak with Baked Zucchini and Squash

You only need one seasoning to make this dish and that is Primal Kitchen Italian Vinaigrette & Marinade. This was my first time making italian marinated flank steak with baked zucchini and squash and it was delicious! To be honest, I enjoyed the baked vegetables with the marinade much more than the steak, since I’m not a huge fan of red meat, but Primal Kitchen’s marinades work well with any type of meat.

Primal Kitchen products are some of our favorite to cook with both for flavor and health. The company makes marinades and mayos that are both gluten & dairy-free. I posted a similar version of this dish using their honey mustard marinade with ribeye steaks and baked vegetables. I also posted recipes using their Chipotle Lime Mayo like my chipotle lime chicken salad wrap and my gluten-free breakfast sandwich. You can buy Primal Kitchen products directly from their website here or use their Find a Store page to find products in your area.

Shopping List

• 1 lb. of flank steak (1 lb. is enough for two people and I buy mine fresh in the meat section at Trader Joe’s)
• 2 zucchinis, sliced
• 1 squash, sliced
• 3/4 cup Primal Kitchen Italian Vinaigrette & Marinade (1/2 cup will be used for the steak and 1/4 cup used for the vegetables)
• Salt & Pepper (optional, to taste)

Instructions

• Combine 1/2 cup Italian Vinaigrette and the flank steak in a sealable plastic bag. Toss to coat and let marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes. Ideally, marinate for 2-4 hours because the longer the steak marinates the better.
• Once the steaks are marinated, preheat the oven to 425°.
• While the oven is preheating, combine 1/4 cup Italian Vinaigrette with the sliced squash and zucchini in another sealable plastic bag. Toss to cover the vegetables with marinade completely.
• Line a sided baking pan with aluminum foil (to cut down on clean up) and place the marinated vegetables evenly on the pan.
• Season with salt & pepper (optional).
• Bake the vegetables for 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned.

To cook the flank steak…

• Preheat a non-stick pan on the stovetop to medium/medium-high heat.
• Once hot, place the steaks in the pan and cook for 7-10 minutes on both sides, depending on the thickness. For reference, our flank steak took a total of 16 minutes and were cooked to medium-well.
• Slice the flank steak into thin strips and serve.