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Who doesn't love grilled flank steak? And with Labor Day just around the corner, this is a perfect recipe to serve to all your friends and family. It's easy to prepare and easy to BBQ. Everyone will love it!

What you'll need:

- 1 pound steak (flank)

- 1/2 cup basil leaves (chopped)

- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard

- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

- 1/4 cup olive oil

All you need to do for this simple recipe is place the steak in a sealable plastic bag or a non-metallic container.

Next, combine the remaining ingredients in a food processor or blender and pour over the steak. You'll need to marinate it for 1 to 4 hours.

Finally, grill the steak over high heat for 4 minutes on each side for medium rare. Let it cool for 5 minutes before cutting in thin diagonal slices.

A great appetizer to serve with this is Curry Dip and raw veggies. See the recipe for the dip below.

Curry Dip can be used for so many different things. You can use it with cooked vegetables, or as a dipping sauces for Meat Fondue.

However you want to use it, you'll like this particular recipe. This is a good one to use at your next party or gathering.

What you'll need:

- 1 8-ounce container reduced-fat sour cream

- 1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise

- 1 teaspoon curry powder

- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

- 2 tablespoons mango chutney

This simple recipe requires only one thing to do! Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and keep chilled until ready to serve. That's it! How easy is that?

If you use this as a dip, you can blanched fresh broccoli, cauliflower and carrots and use as dippers. Another idea is to use whatever dip you have left over and toss with chilled cooked red potatoes for a great salad.

OR...

Try it as a spread you would use with Grilled Flank Steak. An excellent idea for Labor Day (or any other kind of BBQ or picnic.)

This recipe serves 3-4 people.

For more great recipes like this one, visit our Labor Day Recipes page on the Easy Appetizer Recipes website (link for it is found in the author bio box).

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Sara Gray is an avid lover of appetizers and has created a great website called Easy Appetizer Recipes where you can find delicious ideas for all kinds of hot and cold appetizers, raclette grilling, tapas small plates, snacks, chips and dip ideas, and appetizer soups.

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