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Spicy Lime-Cilantro Marinated Flank Steak

SUBMITTED 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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 25 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  8 Min
READY IN  8 Hrs 18 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.

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.
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REVIEWS

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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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 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
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2007 by sweetaddiction
Awesome recipe! We loved it. I used it for fajitas and it was excellent. The best fajitas I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2007 by Kim A
This marinade is a good start but it needs something more to give it a more complex flavor. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2007 by beansprite
Yielded a very juicy, herby-tasting meat, quite good. Would suggest scoring the meat before... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2007 by Skye
My family LOVED this marinade! Where I changed things: 1) I forgot to buy fresh thyme so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
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.