By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 6
246 cal · 90 min
Italian Beef
Recipe GLPRc6e4b85ea300e1
Tender flank steak marinated in Italian dressing and garlic, then grilled to perfection and served with a rich tomato-basil and red wine sauce. This restaurant-quality main course is elegant enough for entertaining yet simple enough for a weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds flank steak
1/2 cup light Italian salad dressing
1 1/2 cups tomato basil pasta sauce
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/4 cup Chianti red wine
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Directions
Rinse the flank steak under cold running water and pat completely dry with paper towels. Place the steak in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour in the light Italian salad dressing, 1/2 cup of the tomato basil pasta sauce, and the chopped garlic. Seal the bag and gently massage to combine all ingredients and coat the steak evenly. Place in the refrigerator and marinate for 1 to 8 hours.
In a small saucepan, combine the remaining 1 cup of tomato basil pasta sauce, Chianti red wine, and Italian seasoning. Stir well and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and maintain a gentle simmer, keeping the sauce warm until ready to serve.
Remove the marinated steak from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling to allow it to come to room temperature. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Just before cooking, clean the grill grate with a grill brush and lightly oil it to prevent sticking.
Remove the steak from the resealable bag and discard all marinade. Place the steak directly on the preheated grill grate. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes on the first side without moving it, then flip and cook for another 6 to 7 minutes on the second side. This will result in medium doneness. The internal temperature should reach at least 145°F. Transfer the cooked steak to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve hot with the warm tomato-basil red wine sauce spooned over the top.
Comments
This is a straightforward braise that delivers on flavor without fussy technique: flank steak, Italian salad dressing, tomato basil sauce, and red wine build a rich, savory dish that costs roughly $2–$2.50 per serving and finds all its ingredients at any major Charlotte chain. The real caveat is that 90 minutes seriously understates the time—expect 20 minutes of browning and prep, then 70 minutes of hands-off braise, meaning the dish won't come together on a true weeknight sprint, though it reheats beautifully the next day. Flank is forgiving and feeds a family of six without fuss, but the long braise time and the red wine (which some households skip) shift this from a grab-and-go dinner into something you plan for.
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