Spicy Lime-Cilantro Marinated Flank Steak Recipe
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Spicy Lime-Cilantro Marinated Flank Steak

By: Ryan Nomura  
"This can be used in fajitas, as an appetizer, or a main dish. Also good in sandwiches. Just make sure you reserve some of the marinade for a sauce."

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
8 Min
Ready In:
8 Hrs 18 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 9 (4 ounce) servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 red onion, chopped
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 medium jalapeno chile pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
  • 3/4 cup corn oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 pounds beef flank steak
  • kosher salt to taste

Directions

  1. Puree the garlic, onion, lime juice, jalapeno, thyme, cilantro, corn oil, and honey into the bowl of a blender or food processor until the ingredients are well incorporated. Marinate the flank steak with 1/2 cup of the puree in a resealable bag overnight in the refrigerator. Reserve the rest of the puree to use later as a sauce.
  2. Preheat a grill for medium-high heat.
  3. While grill is warming, remove the meat from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. Discard any marinade left in the bag. Liberally season the steak with the kosher salt, and cook to desired doneness, approximately 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  4. To serve, slice the steak against the grain into 1/8 to 1/4 inch slices, and drizzle the remaining marinade over the meat.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

  • Serrano chiles can be used instead of jalapenos. If you would like to increase the heat, add another pepper and an additional tablespoon of honey before pureeing.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 334 | Total Fat: 26.7g | Cholesterol: 45mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2006 by VeronikaDavis 
Had a big party made this marinade with chicken breasts added some chillies and extra... MORE
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Reviewed on May 1, 2007 by Skye Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
My family LOVED this marinade! Where I changed things: 1) I forgot to buy fresh thyme so I... MORE
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Reviewed on May 16, 2006 by jimmy d 
Very, very vibrant and fresh flavors. I served this with a saffron rice pilaf and everyone was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2008 by amanecer 
I used this marinade and the meat was wonderful. But I used this marinade for shrimp to make... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2009 by Becky 
Awesome marinade...best fajitas I've ever made...I think even better than in restaurants. I... MORE
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Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2008 by Tara 
I used lime zest and the juice of two limes for this one. What a hit ! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2008 by Stephanie Tunney 
Both my boys and my husband loved this steak. I would have liked it to have a bit more of a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2006 by BajaValle 
I used this marinade on some chicken wings for the BBQ and it came out really good. I'll use... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2006 by cristal 
Very, very good! I added the extra jalapeno to make it spicier. We used the leftover steak and... MORE
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Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2007 by ABERSOWL 
Not only does it smell great but it tastes great too. I had friends over and they loved it. MORE

 
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