Total Time Prep. | Prep: 5 min. + marinating Grill: 15 min. |
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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.
Five reasons to own an Outdoor Kitchen
Elegant Outdoor Kitchens – Fort Myers, FL
Five reasons to own an outdoor kitchen
In this article, we discuss five reasons
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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Simplifying The Process: Owning an Elegant Outdoor Kitchen, It’s Ease and Your Happiness
Owning an Elegant Outdoor Kitchen is different than going to Home Depot, writing out all the products you wish to include, hiring a general contractor and piecemealing your thoughts into an inconvenient, stress-amplifying experience. The ease we provide to our customers is beneficial for many reasons. Not only do we remove you from the unwanted burden placed upon yourself to achieve the desired result, but before the process even begins we guide you through a series of pertinent questions that may have been otherwise overlooked.
For instance, will you be hosting parties or the occasional intimate family gathering? Will you need refrigeration, natural gas or running water? Do you have the proper water lines or gas lines running to your outdoor living area? If not, have you inquired about an estimate? What type of fuel will your primary cooking components use? (Natural gas, charcoal, wood, propane, etcetera). Will you be dining outside? If so, do you want your outdoor kitchen to have reasonable accommodation for such? What type of cooking are you most interested in pursuing? Will it be grilling, baking, smoking or a combination of the previously mentioned? What kind of material finishes will you be selecting and have you considered how they’ll fair in the Southwest Floridian weather? Do you need functional storage and trash storage? What design layout works best for your allotted space? Have you spoken with a professional design consultant yet?
Reading these questions may seem overwhelming. Not only are they valid concerns, but there’s also quite a few. Many of them would’ve arisen once the general contractor had been hired, creating an added pressure to have an answer before you know if it’s the correct one, had you not considered each prior.
Andrea and Ben Poulton of Elegant Outdoor Kitchens indeed simplify the process. You can contact us for a free consultation, we’ll come by your home at a time of your selection, and together we’ll navigate the parameters and possibilities within them while focusing our attention on what’s practical, within budget and aesthetically appealing. We’ll create a mock outdoor kitchen in our software, propose it to you based on the information we’ve discussed, further reworking the design if necessary, and once you’re happy with the layout, action will ensue. You won’t have to worry one bit; continue on with your life. We’ll just be in the backyard shrouding your vision with sawdust and hard work; however, once the debris settles and our final tool goes back into its bag, you’ll realize in that moment that your selection to choose us was one you won’t regret.
Call us today for a free consultation. Let’s create something lasting, something you take pride in, something beautiful, something you.
The Outdoor Living Lifestyle – Elegant Outdoor Kitchens
Imagine being able to enjoy the taste of your favorite steakhouse from the comfort of your own home. 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!
Building custom outdoor kitchens is what we do here at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens of Southwest Florida!
Outdoor Kitchen Design & Manufacturing Company of Southwest Florida – EOK
Elegant Outdoor Kitchens has quickly become the preferred custom outdoor kitchen design & manufacturing company in SWFL. Our priorities aren’t just about the construction though; we’re all about customer service and support. We want to make our customers happy. We believe that communication is crucial when it comes to building you the outdoor kitchen that you want. We want to ensure that you’ll enjoy your outdoor living area for decades to come. That’s why we’ll work closely with you, making sure we build it to your specifications. Give Elegant Outdoor Kitchens a call today!
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 Solutions to Custom Outdoor Kitchens – Elegant Outdoor Kitchens SWFL
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
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
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.
Why You Need A Professional Outdoor Kitchen Company When Building Your Barbecue Island
Building A Barbecue Island The Wrong Way!
In this article, we’ll be covering some important topics about outdoor kitchen design & construction materials. We’ll also show you some reference photos that support using a professional outdoor kitchen contractor over an amateur do-it-yourselfer. We’re writing this article to warn homeowners of the risks of using sub-par building materials and construction methods. We recommend that you don’t cut corners to save money when it comes to your outdoor kitchen area.
We’ve included some prime examples photos of what happens when your builder uses the wrong materials when constructing your custom barbecue island structure. This gentleman thought he purchased a home with a beautiful little starter outdoor kitchen, what he found, in reality, was something he would more than likely have to pay someone to remove from his property. Here at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens, we build outdoor kitchens that look amazing and are structurally sound. Which is especially important in our neck of the woods; we have to endure hurricanes that are devastatingly powerful and destructive. That’s the Elegant Outdoor Kitchens difference! Take it from us; you don’t want to find yourself in this precarious outdoor kitchen position.
Here you’ll see the damage that’s caused by natural weathering and overexposure. The original builder also used a material that wasn’t suited for outdoor kitchen construction. Sure, this custom outdoor kitchen lasted about five years, but it could have lasted 15 – 20 years. That is if it was built using the proper materials. Protect your outdoor kitchen investment and make sure your contractor is using the appropriate construction materials for the job! That’s one thing you won’t have to worry about when you choose the professionals here at Elegant Outdoor Kitchen of Fort Myers, Florida. We’re Southwest Florida’s outdoor living specialists.
The Right Way to Build an Outdoor Kitchen – The Elegant Outdoor Kitchens Way!
Custom barbecue island design is what we do here at Elegant Outdoor Kitchens. We offer beautiful and affordable outdoor kitchen design solutions to the Southwest Florida area. We build our beautiful custom outdoor kitchens using an amalgamation of premium powder coated 2″ x 2″ aluminum framing studs and the well known Hardiebacker Cement Board products. Our outdoor living products are built sturdy and are designed to last. They’re hurricane safe and will hold up to aggressive Florida weathering. Give us a call today to speak with one of our outdoor living specialists.
Are you looking for an outdoor kitchen contractor? Give the professionals from Elegant Outdoor Kitchens a call today! We’ll help you design and construct a beautiful outdoor living area that will function as a financial investment as well as an entertainment area for you, your family, and your friends.
Outdoor Kitchen Design & Manufacturing Services of Southwest Florida
It’s not hard to see why Elegant Outdoor Kitchens is a leading outdoor kitchen design & manufacturing company in Southwest Florida. We pride ourselves on building beautiful and innovative outdoor kitchen designs, using premium construction materials, and providing superior customer service and support. Functional and aesthetically appealing designs that allow you to entertain your family and friends in style. You’ll be the talk of the neighborhood once we’ve finished building your new elegant outdoor living area. From concept to completion, our professionals will work closely with you to ensure that your custom project comes out exactly the way you imagined.
Professional Barbecue Grills & Outdoor Kitchen Components
We are not Home Depot! We’ll assist you in choosing from high-performance barbecue grills and beautiful outdoor kitchen components that will last for many years to come. Professional outdoor kitchen design & manufacturing is what we do, and it’s all we do. Allow our outdoor living specialists to guide you through the process of making your dream outdoor kitchen a reality.
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 view our outdoor kitchen design project portfolio. We’re a family owned and operated company that happily serves the Southwest Florida area. Give us a call today or fill out the form below to schedule an on-site design consultation.