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Grilled Cuban Flank Steak

Here's how you make Grilled Cuban Flank Steak
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 25-30m
  • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • FOR CUBAN DRY RUB
  • 2 tablespoons cumin powder
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • FOR CILANTRO CHIMICHURRI
  • 2 lemons, whole (divided)
  • Cilantro, rinsed (1 bunch)
  • Parsley, rinsed (1 bunch)
  • Crushed red pepper (1 dash)
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 cup oil (grapeseed oil)
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • FOR STEAK
  • 3 pounds beef flank steak
  • 1 sweet onion (large onion, cut into 1/2-inch-think slices)
  • 2 tablespoon oil (grapeseed oil)
  • Salt and pepper
  • Lime wedges (12 wedges)
  • Cilantro sprigs (1/2 bunch)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat the grill.

  • Step 2: Cuban dry rub: In a small bowl, stir together well all ingredients. Set aside.

  • Step 3: Cilantro chimichurri: Zest both lemons and add zest to a blender. Juice 1 lemon, adding juice to blender. Reserve remaining lemon for another use. Place remaining ingredients in blender and puree until almost smooth. Set aside.

  • Step 4: Steak: Using 3 tablespoons of the dry rub, rub steak on both sides. Reserve remainder of rub for another use. Place rubbed steak in refrigerator while prepping onions. Brush the sliced onions with grapeseed oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Place rubbed steak on the grill and cook to the desired internal temperature.

  • Step 5: Remove from grill and let rest, tented with foil. Add sliced seasoned onions to the grill. When onions are tender, place in a mixing bowl. Squeeze 6 of the lime wedges over the onions. Add some of the cilantro sprigs to the bowl, season the onions with salt and pepper, toss gently and set aside.

  • Step 6: To Serve, slice the steak across the grain, and arrange on a large platter. Scatter warm grilled onions on top of the sliced steak and drizzle with cup of the cilantro chimichurri. Garnish with remaining cilantro sprigs and lime wedges.


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