Description
A juicy and flavorful flank steak marinated with fresh cilantro, lime juice, garlic, and spices, then grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 2-3 limes)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for slight sweetness)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and honey.
- Place the flank steak in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade and discard marinade.
- Grill the steak for 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.
- Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Serve immediately with additional cilantro and lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- For extra tenderness, marinate the steak overnight.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness (130°F for medium-rare).
- Slice the steak thinly against the grain for the best texture.
- Great to serve with rice, tortillas, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg