Spicy Lime-Cilantro Marinated Flank Steak

Flank steak is grilled after having spent the night in a fresh and spicy marinade. The marinade also serves as a sauce for the freshly grilled meat. This can be used in fajitas, as an appetizer, or a main dish. Also good in sandwiches. Just make sure you reserve some of the marinade for a sauce.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 mins
• Total Time: 18 mins
• Calories: 318 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 limes, juiced
• 6 cloves garlic
• ½ red onion, chopped
• ¾ cup corn oil
• 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
• kosher salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
• 1 medium jalapeno chile pepper
• 3 pounds beef flank steak

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat a grill for medium-high heat.

Step 2

Puree the garlic, onion, lime juice, jalapeno, thyme, cilantro, corn oil, and honey into the bowl of a blender or food processor until the ingredients are well incorporated. Marinate the flank steak with 1/2 cup of the puree in a resealable bag overnight in the refrigerator. Reserve the rest of the puree to use later as a sauce.

Step 3

While grill is warming, remove the meat from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Discard any marinade left in the bag. Liberally season the steak with the kosher salt, and cook to desired doneness, approximately 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.

Step 4

To serve, slice the steak against the grain into 1/8 to 1/4 inch slices, and drizzle the remaining marinade over the meat.