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Easy Marinated Grilled Flank Steak – Courtesy of tasteofhome.com

Easy Marinated Grilled Flank Steak
Total Time Prep. Prep: 5 min. + marinating Grill: 15 min.
Makes 8 servings

Here’s a recipe that’s quick, easy, and extremely delicious! The “Easy Marinated Grilled Flank Steak” is a recipe you can’t go wrong with, especially when it has “easy” in the title. Here at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, we whole-heartedly understand that sometimes you need a meal that you can prep and put on the grill. This Flank Steak recipe is one of those quickies that the family will love!

The recipe is courtesy of https://tasteofthehome.com.

Nutrition Facts

3 ounces cooked steak with 1-1/2 tablespoons reserved marinade: 195 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 271mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 fat.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup burgundy wine or beef broth
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 beef flank steak (2 pounds)

Directions

  • In a small bowl, whisk barbecue sauce, wine, and lemon juice until blended. Pour 1 cup marinade into a shallow dish. Add beef and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.
  • Drain beef, discarding marinade. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 6-8 minutes on each side. Let stand 5 minutes before thinly slicing across the grain. Serve with reserved marinade.

The Original TasteOfTheHome.com recipe can be found here.

Florida Outdoor Kitchens – Tropical Paradise

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Elegant Outdoor Kitchens specializes in building custom outdoor kitchens in Southwest Florida. Ben and Andrea Poulton of Elegant Outdoor Kitchens are life-long locals to Fort Myers and take great pride in every outdoor kitchen project they produce. EOK works closely with every customer to ensure that everything is done right the first time. With an outstanding portfolio gallery of their work, Elegant Outdoor Kitchens is quickly becoming one of Florida’s top outdoor kitchen contractors!

Legendary Weather, Legendary Service

When talking about Florida outdoor kitchens, we are talking about designing and building an outdoor kitchen that can be used year round. Florida is legendary for having warm weather that invites all to enjoy. Elegant Outdoor Kitchens proudly serves Fort Myers, Estero, and Naples areas with quality outdoor kitchens and outdoor living areas.

With an outdoor kitchen build by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, you’ll be grilling like a professional chef every night of the week. We bring the steakhouse to you! Here at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, we pride ourselves on building the best custom outdoor kitchens and living areas in Southwest Florida. From concept to completion, you’re able to pick and choose whatever style of outdoor kitchen design and cooking components you want in your custom build. We build the kitchen how you want it made! Whether you want all the latest professional components, or you just want to keep it super simple, our team is here to consult you and answer any questions you might have.

Our professional team is here to show you what’s available, and what looks great! We pay special attention to both functionality and aesthetics. Our primary concern is building an outdoor kitchen that works with your outdoor living space, and it must look spectacular!

To schedule an outdoor kitchen or living area consultation, contact Elegant Outdoor Kitchens today at (239) 229-9033.

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Five reasons to own an Outdoor Kitchen

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Five reasons to own an outdoor kitchen

In this article, we discuss five reasons to own an outdoor kitchen. In Southwest Florida, cooking outdoors can appear as if it were a national pastime. For many areas around the United States, the statistics seem to support that notion. The reaction people have to a well built outdoor kitchen is an apparent reason to want one; however, there are six other reasons to have an outdoor kitchen. Let’s take a look:

1: Expanded Living Space

Having an outdoor kitchen and living area creates a welcoming atmosphere that offers extra space for cooking, dining, entertaining, and socializing. Built-in outdoor grills are a stylish way to open up a yard while gaining new cooking space. Outdoor rated refrigerators keep ingredients and beverages cold and conveniently located. Adding a kitchen sink to an outdoor living area means fewer trips back and forth for washing hands, dishes, and utensils. Advances in building materials and outdoor rated appliances have transformed yard space into elegant and eye-catching living areas.

2: Increase Value

Let us start by pointing out that installing an outdoor kitchen does not automatically mean that property value will go up enough to cover the cost of building and installing an outdoor kitchen. Outdoor kitchens constructed with the intent of using and enjoying the space rather than as an investment is a far healthier approach. The monetary value will have many variables; however, the real value of an outdoor kitchen is in the experience that it creates. For families, friends, neighbors, and visitors, outdoor living areas are a personal touch that welcomes and invites all to enjoy.

3: Save Energy by Cooking Outside

Moving cooking outside during hotter months will keep inside temperatures lower, and having less heat in the house means that air conditioners will not have to work as hard to keep interiors cool. Save power by maintaining the cooking temperature on the outside.

4: Save Money by Staying Home

Eating at restaurants can be very costly when done frequently. Homeowners who have put the time and investment into an outdoor kitchen commonly report eating at home more often. Rather than going out for barbecue and drinks, people invite guests to enjoy the space with good company. Many outdoor kitchens include wet bars in the design to accommodate entertaining, which brings us to our final reason for owning an outdoor kitchen and living area.

5: Great for Entertaining

Anyone with an outdoor kitchen can attest to how great they are for entertaining. Family, friends, and guests alike will enjoy the customized space. In many instances, the outdoor kitchen itself becomes a topic of conversation. People can socialize, watch TV and movies, play music, and enjoy the experience and atmosphere created by an outdoor living area.

So now that we’ve discussed some significant benefits to having an outdoor kitchen, you can follow up with our tips and tricks for planning an outdoor kitchen of your own!

Located in Fort Myers, Elegant Outdoor Kitchens bring quality and experience to Southwest Florida. If you would like to talk with us directly, you can reach us at (239) 229-9033.

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Get 4 Omaha Steaks With Purchase Of A Custom Outdoor Kitchen!

Receive 4 Omaha Steaks with the purchase of a custom outdoor kitchen by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens. There’s no better way to break in your brand-new outdoor kitchen grill, then with premium steaks by Omaha Steaks. The free steaks are our way of saying thanks for using Elegant Outdoor Kitchens for all your outdoor living needs.

Disclaimer: Elegant Outdoor Kitchens is in no way associated with the Omaha Steaks brand, or it’s products. We are merely giving away these delicious steaks with the purchase of a custom outdoor kitchen by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens. To receive the 4 Omaha Steaks, you do have to purchase with us. The purchase is necessary.

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Elegant Outdoor Kitchens is Giving Away 4 Omaha Steaks With the Purchase of a Custom Outdoor Kitchen

Elegant Solutions to Custom Outdoor Kitchens – Elegant Outdoor Kitchens SWFL

Custom Outdoor Kitchen Design & Manufacturing Services SWFL - Elegant Outdoor Kitchens

Elegant Outdoor Kitchens is Southwest Florida’s premier outdoor kitchen contractor. We’re a tried and true professional outdoor living company that specializes in building outdoor kitchen environments. Our outdoor kitchen products & custom barbecue island designs allow our clients to entertain in style while exploring new and exciting meal options. If you’re looking for a contractor that’s genuinely passionate about their work, you’ve come to the right place. We’re family owned and operated, serving Fort Myers, Estero, and Naples. Give us a call today to schedule an on-site outdoor kitchen consultation.

When it comes to custom outdoor kitchens, we’re Florida’s #1 outdoor living design and construction company. Visit our official website for more information and to view our complete project portfolio. Visit our official project portfolio here at EOK Project Portfolio

Are you ready to entertain guests this Summer? Let Elegant Outdoor Kitchens give you a free on-site design consultation! From concept to completion, we’ll provide you with an outdoor living space that will enable you to entertain and create fabulous meals. It’s not too late to start building your outdoor kitchen for Summer. Contact us now for more information. We can’t wait to exceed your every expectation!

 

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Entertain Your Guests Like A Pro With An Custom Outdoor Kitchen

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Entertain your guests like a true professional with an outdoor kitchen constructed by Elegant Outdoor Kitchens. We specialize in both the design and construction of beautiful outdoor living areas. From concept to completion, we’ll guide you through the process of building a secondary outdoor kitchen area. Our team of professional design consultants is here to ensure that you get the barbecue island you’ve always imagined.

The Elegant Outdoor Kitchens Difference

Outdoor kitchens are quickly becoming a favorite feature of the modern outdoor living space, a feature that can be used year-round in the warmer regions of Florida. Everything from pizza ovens to built-in barbecue grills, outdoor kitchens are the entertainers best friend! If you’re into giant parties or just the occasional intimate gathering with your close family and friends, we have a custom outdoor kitchen design for you. Our team will work closely with you to plan out the ultimate stay-cation destination. One thing we can assure of is that we’ll only recommend what you want in professional outdoor kitchen components. We’ll never oversell you on products you don’t want or need. That’s the Elegant Outdoor Kitchens difference.

The Ultimate Outdoor Kitchen Contractor of Southwest Florida

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It all starts with a call to the professionals here at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Fort Myers, Florida. The first step is to schedule an outdoor kitchen design consultation. Once we’ve measured and surveyed your outdoor living area, we’ll figure out exactly how you plan to use your potential addition. We’ll then use the latest in 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) technology to provide you with the preliminary 3D renderings of your proposed barbecue island design. The Elegant Outdoor Kitchen design phase ensures that we don’t start building until you have signed off on the proposed plan. Right now we’re offering our preliminary design consultation free, a $500.00 value. There’s no risk to you, and nothing out of pocket. We’re confident that once you see your proposed outdoor living space, you’ll choose the Elegant Outdoor Kitchens team for your outdoor kitchen design & construction project. That’s the EOK satisfaction guarantee.

We invite you to visit our project portfolio that’s filled with our past concepts that have come to fruition. It’s also a spectacular place to get design ideas for your own custom outdoor kitchen project. We offer experience and industry knowledge that’s guaranteed to be helpful if you’re serious about construction. We even provide on-site outdoor kitchen design consultations. Schedule a consult today, and we’ll assess your home’s outdoor living space potential.

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Are Outdoor Kitchens Worth the Investment?

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One of the most popular areas of the home that is frequently upgraded by homeowners is the backyard or outdoor living area. On average, most can fetch a return on investment (ROI) of as much as 70–80%. I don’t know about you about you, but I like those odds. The outdoor kitchen upgrade and build serve a dualistic purpose to the homeowner. First, it can serve as a place where you’re able to entertain both family and friends, creating moments that truly make a home, a home. Second, and one of the most exciting aspects to the financially savvy homeowner is the return on investment or ROI.

MSN real estate experts suggest that building an outdoor kitchen can get you about the same if not more return on investment when reselling your home. Other experts suggest you can get more for your money; Zing adds that CNN Money suggested that some outdoor kitchens can fetch a 100–200% ROI. Further, it’s also an excellent way to add buyer appeal to your home investment.

 

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It’s safe to say that building that outdoor kitchen you’ve been considering is a sure fire way to bring both financial and entertaining value to any residential home. If you’ve been thinking about an outdoor kitchen build and would like to start by getting some valuable information, we invite you to schedule a no-risk outdoor kitchen design consultation. The pros from Elegant Outdoor Kitchens are here to answer any and all questions you might have about both the design, and the construction of your potential BBQ island addition.

Want to see what we’re capable of building? Excellent, we love showcasing the work we do. Below you’ll find a link to some of the existing projects we’ve developed. Check out our beautiful portfolio, then give us a call to schedule an in-home visit.

Give Elegant Outdoor Kitchens a call today to schedule an on-site design consultation. From concept to completion, we’ll ensure you get the maximum ROI through our quality outdoor living area design and manufacturing.

 

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Building The Ultimate Outdoor Living Environment

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Are you ready to transform your backyard into the ultimate outdoor living space? How about creating an environment where you can entertain both family and friends anytime you like, making memories that you’ll never forget? With Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, we’ll help you do just that. Our custom outdoor living design specialists will work closely with you to build the outdoor living environment you’ve always dreamt of owning.

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Close-up of Rosewood Granite and Golden White Stacked Stone

Our team of professional design consultant is here to help. Using the latest in 3D CAD technology to layout the perfect outdoor kitchen area is what we do here at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens. We offer elegant and affordable outdoor design & manufacturing services to Southwest Florida area.

An Outdoor Living Area is for Family, Fun, Food, and Relaxation

Let us help you design a sanctuary for relaxation, entertaining and play. With an outdoor kitchen, you can finally incorporate a diverse mix of professional grilling and open-air culinary systems, all in your backyard. From kamado-style grills to authentic pizza ovens, you have an almost unlimited array of options when it comes to outdoor grilling & cooking components.

The Outdoor Kitchen Home Investment

One of the most popular renovation areas and quite possibly the most gratifying in the home is the outdoor kitchen. On average, most homeowners can dramatically add value to their home by upgrading their backyard or outdoor living area. That’s not even the best part, once you’ve built your outdoor kitchen environment, you get to enjoy the many benefits that come with the upgrade. Speak with one of our outdoor living specialists today to start planning your outdoor kitchen concept. Elegant Outdoor Kitchens won’t start building until your completely happy with the design.

Are you looking for a professional outdoor kitchen consultant? Do you have a custom barbecue island concept that you would like to turn into a reality? Elegant Outdoor Kitchens is your SWFL source for custom outdoor living area design. If you’re ready right now, and you would like to sign-up for an on-site design consultation, fill out the form below.

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The Elegant Outdoor Kitchen Difference – Southwest Florida Barbecue Island Design & Manufacturing

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The Elegant Outdoor Kitchen Difference

With Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, you can feel confident in the quality construction of your custom outdoor kitchen. We work closely with homeowners to ensure that they receive a beautiful and structurally sound outdoor living product. From concept to completion, our top-notch outdoor kitchen design team provides detailed 3D CAD designs for project pre-approval. Once you’ve signed off on the design, our installation and construction crew will set out to make your outdoor kitchen design a reality.

 

Our Outdoor Living Products are Hurricane Safe

In the wake of Hurricane Irma, local Floridians have once again been reminded of the awesome power of nature. Here at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, we understand the need for long lasting and extra durable construction. Every year, Florida is subjected to even more powerful hurricanes and other adverse weather conditions. With our outdoor living products, we take pride in the fact that our islands are hurricane safe and built to last. With the latest hurricane, we recently had the chance to test our outdoor kitchen cabinetry and overall durability. We’re happy to report that our barbecue islands are tested and approved.

 

More Outdoor Kitchen Components Than You Can Shake a Stick At!

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Close-up of Large Big Green Egg Grill

Our Elegant Outdoor Kitchen design team will assist you in determining which outdoor kitchen components you’ll need for your outdoor kitchen. From professional barbecue grills, side burners, all the way to outdoor refrigeration, we’ll ensure you have everything you need to be an all-star grill master. If you’re unclear about the process or have any questions, our team of professionals is here to answer any and all you might have.

 

The Benefits of Using a Professional Outdoor Kitchen Design & Manufacturing Contractor

Building a custom outdoor living area can be a pretty significant task. Let’s face it; it’s a major addition to your backyard and home. Barbecue island design and construction is what we do here at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens. Our team is happy to assist you, every step of the way. Give us a call today to schedule an on-site design consultation. Our tried and true design process will ensure that you get the outdoor living area you’ve always dreamt of owning.

Check out our latest outdoor living creations! Follow the link below to see our project portfolio.

 
If you’ve been considering a custom barbecue island and you live in the Southwest Florida region, give us a call at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens to schedule an on-site design consultation. We’re more than happy to send out one of our barbecue island design specialists. As we mentioned earlier, our custom barbecue islands have now been successfully tested through a category 3 hurricane (Hurricane Irma). If you’re looking for a builder that focuses on structural integrity just as much as the aesthetic appeal, give us a call today!

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