The Maryland Guide - January 9, 2025

Th e Guide • 1- 8 - 25 Savor a Bite of Steak A hearty flavor profile and perfectly prepared, high Tuality meat can make a summer meal truly spectacular, especially Zhen paired Zith fresh veggies in a protein packed sandZich. ,nspired by 9ietnamese tradition, this Steak Banh Mi recipe Zhich features tender grass fed flat iron steak, pickled car rots, bright lettuce and crunchy cucumbers is sure to be a croZd pleaser at your ne[t summer gathering. Take your taste buds to neZ heights Zith Silver Fern Farms natural cuts of 100 grass fed beef from 1eZ =ealand, Zhich is minimally processed Zith no added groZth hormones or antibiotics. There, the ani mals roam and gra]e freely over lush green hills and pastures, resulting in lean, flavorful, nutritious meat that tastes Must as na ture intended. 9isit silverfernfarms.com for more inspiration. Steak Banh Mi Prep time: 2 hours. Cook time: 15 minutes. Servings: 2. 10 ounces Silver Fern Farms 1eZ =ealand grass fed beef flat iron steak 2 teaspoons hoisin sauce 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 teaspoons honey 1 teaspoon fish sauce 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon, plus 1/2 cup, rice vinegar, divided 1/8 teaspoon five spice poZder 2 tablespoons sugar 1 pinch salt 1 small carrot, cut into matchsticks 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/4 cup Zater 2 9ietnamese baguettes or dinner rolls 1/4 cup mayonnaise 4 Batavia lettuce leaves 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped 1 Persian cucumber, sliced Remove steak from packaging and set aside 10 minutes. Once steak reaches room temperature, place steak in deep plate or storage container. ,n small boZl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, fish sauce, garlic, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar and five spice poZder pour over steak. Cover and marinate in fridge at least 2 hours, or overnight. ,n small pot over medium heat, heat remaining rice vinegar, sugar and salt. Cook and stir until sugar and salt dis solve. Remove from heat and let cool. Place carrots in deep plate or storage container. Pour cooled pickling liTuid over carrots. Set aside to marinate. Remove steak from marinade and pat dry. Reserve marinade. Heat oven to 325 F. Heat heavy bottomed pan over high heat and add oil. Once oil begins to smoke, add steak. Sear both sides, about 1 minute per side. LoZer heat to medium. Add reserved marinade and Zater to pan. Cook, covered, 3 minutes, removing lid to flip meat occasionally. Remove lid and let sauce reduce 1 minute, or until slightly thickened. Transfer steak and sauce to large plate and let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Toast baguettes in oven 5 minutes. Let cool 5 10 minutes. Slice baguettes along middle Zithout cutting through. Slice steak into thin pieces. Spread mayonnaise on baguettes and add 1 2 lettuce leaves to each. Layer steak on lettuce leaves folloZed by cilantro, cucumbers and pickled carrots. Slice baguette into tZo sandZiches.

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