Grilled Chile-Lime Flank Steak
Created by TeresaS on May 18, 2017
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 20m
- Cook Time: 10m
- Recipe #26101
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cilantro (stems, fresh and chopped)
- 3 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, divided
- 1 pound beef flank (or skirt steak, trimmed)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For Garnish:
- 1/4 cup red onion, vertically sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, fresh and loosely packed
- 1 tablespoon garlic, sliced
- For Serving:
- 4 lime wedges
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat grill to high (450°F to 550°F).
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Step 2: Place cilantro stems, juice, 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper in a mini food processor; process until smooth. Place cilantro mixture in a shallow dish; add steak, turning to coat. Let stand 10 minutes.
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Step 3: Coat grill grate with cooking spray. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Sprinkle steak with salt. Ad steak to grill; cook 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare or until desired degree of doneness. Place steak on a cutting board. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut across the grain into thin slices.
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Step 4: Place steak on a platter; sprinkle with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil. Garnish. Serve steak with lime wedges.