Description
Tender citrus-marinated flank steak grilled over high heat for smoky char, juicy texture, and fresh flavor. Serve it in tacos, burrito bowls, fries, or alongside Mexican rice and elote.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lb flank steak
1/3 cup olive oil
Juice of 3 limes, about 6 tablespoons
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Whisk the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper together to make the marinade.
2. Place the flank steak in a non-reactive container or resealable bag.
3. Pour the marinade over the steak and coat the meat thoroughly.
4. Cover or seal and refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours.
5. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
6. Grill the steak for about 5 to 7 minutes per side, adjusting the time for thickness and preferred doneness.
7. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes.
8. Slice the steak diagonally against the grain for tenderness.
9. Cut the slices into smaller pieces if desired and serve.
Notes
Do not marinate the steak for longer than 4 hours because the acidity from the lime can make the meat overly soft.
An outdoor grill gives the steak a strong smoky char, although you can also use a stovetop grill pan or griddle.
Check the direction of the meat grain before cooking so you can easily slice against it afterward.
For a sweeter marinade, add a little orange juice.
For extra seasoning, add paprika or oregano.
You can use skirt steak, flat iron steak, or sirloin instead of flank steak.
Store cooked leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
Freeze cooked steak for up to 3 months.
Reheat sliced steak in the microwave for about 1 to 2 minutes, until heated through.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 68 mg