Description
A quick and flavorful marinade of chili and lime gives this flank steak a tangy, spicy crust when grilled, perfect for tacos or a simple plate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the flank steak dry with paper towels and trim excess fat. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix chili powder, lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper to create a marinade. Place the steak in a resealable bag, pour the marinade over it, seal the bag, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and shake off excess. Grill for about 6–8 minutes on each side for medium doneness.
- Remove from the grill and let the steak rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Marinate longer for more flavor. Slice against the grain for tenderness.
- Prep Time: 75 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg