Marinated Flank Steak
Recipe from Family Circle

The marinade for this grilled flank steak recipe borrows its flavors from Mexico--cilantro, lime, and fresh jalapeno chile.


Marinated Flank Steak

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Ingredients
  • 1 large
    bunch fresh cilantro, stemmed and coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    grated lime rind
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    Juice of 2 limes (about 1/4 cup)
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  • 2 tablespoons
    olive oil
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  • jalapeno chile, seeded and coarsely chopped
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  • 3 cloves
    garlic, coarsely chopped
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  • 1 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    ground cumin
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    black pepper
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  • flank steak (about 3/4 inch thick, 2 pounds)
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Directions
1.
Whirl in a blender or food processor until smooth: cilantro, lime rind, lime juice, oil, jalapeno, garlic, salt, cumin and pepper. Combine marinade and flank steak in plastic food-storage bag. Refrigerate overnight.
2.
Prepare outdoor grill with medium-hot coals, or heat gas grill to medium-hot, or heat oven broiler and coat broiler-pan rack with nonstick cooking spray. Remove steak from marinade. Discard marinade.
3.
Grill steak or broil 2 inches from heat until instant-read thermometer inserted in center registers 145 degrees F for medium-rare, about 4 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.
4.
Remove flank steak to cutting board. Let rest for 10 minutes. Cut flank steak diagonally across grain into thin slices. Makes 6 servings.

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