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Tender Flank Steak with Mustard Butter and Classic Vichy Carrots

Ingredients for 4 people
  • 700g trimmed flank steak
  • 2 tablespoons mustard butter
  • 1 tablespoon sunflower oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • Vichy carrots:
    1kg carrots
    80g butter
    1 teaspoon caster sugar
    2 tablespoons chopped curly parsley
    Salt and ground pepper
Preparation
  • Prep time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking time: 30 minutes

Difficulty: Medium

Quickly scrape the carrots with a peeler. Wash under cold running water, slice into large rounds (fluted or plain), and set aside.

In a large skillet, melt the butter with caster sugar, stirring until lightly foamy. Avoid burning the butter or over-caramelizing the sugar—though Chef Hubert prefers a subtle caramel note for extra depth.

Heat sunflower oil in a frying pan. Season the flank steak with salt and pepper, then sear to your liking: rare, blue, or medium. Rest on a rack.

Prepare mustard butter by mixing 25% Dijon mustard into softened butter, shape into a sausage, and chill in the freezer.

Warm the rested steaks in a low oven, serve on hot plates, and top each with a slice of mustard butter. Finish with Vichy carrots and garnish with parsley.

Tender Flank Steak with Mustard Butter and Classic Vichy Carrots

Chef Hubert's Tip: Resting the meat ensures juicy results every time.