Article: FLANKLY, MY DEAR. . . IT NEEDS SOME TLC, BUT FLANK STEAK BEATS THE FANCIER CUTS WHEN IT COMES TO BEEFY FLAVOR.

Flank steak is a chewy piece of lean, boneless meat with a long, coarse grain. It sits beneath the loin on the steer, and it's certainly not the first cut that fussy steak eaters reach for. They're more inclined to choose a buttery steak like top loin or tenderloin. Flank is nothing like that. It's beef for people who love beef flavor. You need to buy it a day in advance and let wine or citrus fruits or soy sauce - or all of those - do their job in a marinade. Then grill or broil it so it's still rosy, cut it into thin slices, and let them cuddle up in a heap on the plate.

FLANK STEAK IN GINGER-SOY MARINADE WITH SLOW-ROASTED ONIONS

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1-inch piece ginger, peeled and ...

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