Description
A flavorful and juicy flank steak marinated with chili and lime, perfect for grilling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs flank steak
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Place the flank steak in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over it.
- Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 4 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove steak from the marinade and discard excess marinade.
- Grill steak for 6-8 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.
- Let steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Notes
- For best results, marinate overnight.
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate doneness (130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium).
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chili lime flank steak, grilled steak, easy steak recipe, Mexican steak