Description
A quick, bright, and smoky flank steak that packs big flavor with minimal fuss, marinated in zesty lime and warming spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the flank steak dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a small bowl, whisk together chili powder, cumin, lime juice, olive oil, a pinch of salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Place the steak in a resealable bag or dish and pour the marinade over it. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat a grill to high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and discard any leftover marinade.
- Grill the flank steak for about 4–6 minutes per side, aiming for medium-rare to medium doneness.
- Let the steak rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Notes
Marinate longer for deeper flavor, but do not exceed 24 hours. If grilling isn’t an option, use a hot cast-iron skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 0mg