Why, for the love of any cut of steak, would microwaving steak ever be a good idea, let alone a recipe. My inner Gordon Ramsay side is flipping out right now.

Because it works. I used this recipe which came in a cookbook in the late 1970's. Women of the time were joining the workforce in droves and were having a difficult time. Fast food was not yet prominent nor a acceptable way to feed your family. They had to adapt the recipes their stay at home 1950 era Mothers taught them to new hectic lifestyles. Enter the microwave! It was a Godsend with an accompanying cookbook that covered a full spectrum of menus that be made in what seemed like a heartbeat and most tasted great! I no longer have that book but today specifically sought out the microwave Flank steak recipe using the miracle of something called the internet, lol! I was looking to find the way I cooked the dish which was delicious and I had a true hankering! I could not believe I stumbled upon it but here it is. I am not surprised by your response given the attention paid to cooking today. However, it has only been relatively recently that food prep has gotten that respect. It was not always that way and it is about time. But don't knock it till you try it. You might be shocked and find that you like it and be out of the kitchen in a flash. The microwave really can do more than reheat and make popcorn.

I recently started using my microwave for cooking since it is a more healthy way to cook.