Recipe(tried): Flank Steak Sandwiches with Apple Barbecue Sauce - A thumbs up by all!

Here is what we had. Flank Steak Sandwich w/ Apple BBQ Sauce, baked potatoes with all the trimmings and Ranch-Style beans. It was a thumbs-up meal for the whole family!

Flank Steak Sandwiches with Apple Barbecue Sauce
Source: Southern Living, 7/99
Servings : 6

1 (1 1/2 lb) flank steak
Apple Barbecue Sauce
6 onion rolls
6 tomato slices
leaf lettuce
purple onion slices -- optional
coarsely ground pepper

For sauce: Bring all ingred. to a boil in a saucepan, stirring until smooth. Reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 to 25 min.

For Steak:
Place steak in a shallow dish or zip-top plastic bag; pour 1/2 cup Apple Barbecue Sauce over steak. Cover or seal, and chill 8 hours.

Grill steak, covered with grill lid, over med-high (350-400 degrees) 7 min. on each side or till desired doneness.

Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin strips. Serve on rolls with tomato, lettuce, and if desired, onion. Drizzle with remaining sauce.