Flank steak is a flavorful and versatile cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. When choosing a flank steak, look for one that is at least 1 inch thick and has good marbling. Flank steak is best cooked quickly over high heat, so it is important to use a well-seasoned grill or skillet. One popular way to cook flank steak is to marinate it in a flavorful sauce before grilling or pan-searing. A classic marinade for flank steak includes lime juice, chipotle peppers, garlic, and cumin. This marinade not only adds flavor to the steak, but it also helps to tenderize it. Once the steak is cooked, it can be sliced against the grain and served with a variety of sides, such as rice, beans, or grilled vegetables.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHIPOTLE LIME GRILLED FLANK STEAK
Provided by Amy Rains
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine the oil and rest of the ingredients in a food processor or blender.
- Pulse until the peppers and cilantro are smooth.
- Place marinade in a large ziploc bag.
- Add large flank steak and mix the marinade around to completely coat the steak.
- Marinade for at least 8 hours, but up to 24.
- Grill large steak for 5-10 minutes per side (5 minutes for rare meat, 10 for well done).
- While steak is grilling, add marinade to a small saucepan.
- Bring to a boil and let simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Cut the steak across the grain into thin diagonal slices.
- Serve steak with the marinade sauce.
CHIPOTLE LIME GRILLED FLANK STEAK
Chipotle Lime Grilled Flank Steak is marinated for hours and then grilled to perfection. The steak has so much flavor from a marinade of lime juice, cilantro, chipotle peppers, garlic, and a little honey.
Provided by Christin Mahrlig
Categories Main Dish
Time 21m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Add first 8 ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a large ziptop bag. Add flank steak, coating it well. Seal and refrigerate for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours.
- Let flank steak sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling.
- Pour marinade into a small saucepan. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally so it doesn't burn on the bottom.
- Season flank steak with salt and pepper. Grill for about 8 minutes per side, or until desired degree of doneness. Drizzle marinade over steak and let it rest for 10 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
CHIPOTLE LIME FLANK STEAK
A bit spicy but not HOT. Very simple to make and a big hit. Great for when you have a bunch of friends coming for dinner.
Provided by Matthew Molus
Categories Steak
Time 5h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Marinade flank steak for 4 hours or overnight.
- Remove from marinade and pat dry.
- Grill on BBQ until just medium rare.
- Grill time will depend on the size of flank steak (s) (DO NOT OVERCOOK THE FLANK STEAK).
- Cover loosely with aluminum foil for 7-10 minutes.
- Slice the meat against the grain in about 1/4 inch thick slices or as thin as you can reasonably get.
- (It is VERY important to slice the meat against the grain or it will be tough.) At last minute pour some of the dipping sauce over the cut up flank steak and serve.
- Put the left over dipping sauce on the table for everyone to enjoy.
- Goes great with grilled corn on the cob and white sticky rice.
- try pouring a little of the dipping sauce on the rice.
GRILLED MARINATED FLANK STEAK WITH LIME-CHIPOTLE SAUCE
This is wonderful for Summer BBQ (even though I fire up the grill even during the middle of the winter). The flavors are wonderful. It may be a little spicy for some, but for the daring it's great. I found this recipe in the Oregonian newspaper, from Portland Oregon. I have many requests for this for dinner and for the recipe. Enjoy!!
Provided by GregV
Categories Meat
Time P1DT20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- To make meat: Carefully trim steak of any fat.
- Mix together chipotle, garlic, cilantro, oil, wine and soy sauce; pour over steak. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. I always marinate overnight for the best flavor. To make sauce: In food processor, briefly blend honey, chipotle, vinegar, mustard, lime juice, garlic, cumin, allspice, cilantro and salt. Set aside. Correct seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Prepare grill and hot coals according to manufacturer's instructions. Remove steak from marinade and discard marinade. Pat steak dry and grill over hot coals to desired doneness, approximately 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let steak rest 3 minutes before slicing.
- To serve, slice meat thinly across grain on angle and arrange on warm plates with grilled sweet onions and peppers. Drizzle sauce over or serve on side.
- NOTES : This is a great outdoor dish because it doesn't involve any stove-top or oven cooking. Any leftover meat and sauce can be turned into a filling for tacos or burritos.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.3, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 154.2, Sodium 1857.3, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 25.4, Protein 51.2
FLANK STEAK WITH LIME-CHIPOTLE SAUCE
Make and share this Flank Steak With Lime-Chipotle Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dancer
Categories Steak
Time 1h15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix honey with chilies, mustard, lime juice, garlic, cumin, allspice, and cilantro.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Marinate steak at least 1 hour.
- Drain off marinade into small sauce pan and simmer.
- Grill or BBQ steak, basting with marinade.
- Slice steak against the grain and pour remaining marinade over meat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.8, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 326, Carbohydrate 78.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 70.9, Protein 26.1
CHILI-LIME FLANK STEAK
Give your flank steak a sweet and spicy kick with a delicious rub made from a blend of different chili powders, cumin, brown sugar and thyme. Finish it off with a squeeze of fresh lime when it comes off the grill.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Grate the zest of 1 lime; cut the lime in half. Combine zest with the chili powder, brown sugar, thyme, cumin, chipotle powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Squeeze the zested lime over the steak and use the lime halves to rub the juice into the meat. Rub the spice mixture on both sides of the steak. Let stand at room temperature, 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat a grill to medium high. Brush the grates with vegetable oil. Grill the steak until well browned, about 8 minutes. Flip and grill until a thermometer inserted sideways into the center registers 130 degrees F to 140 degrees F, 5 to 7 more minutes for medium rare (the thinner edges of the steak will be cooked to medium).
- Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes. Season with salt and thinly slice against the grain. Serve with lime wedges.
FLANK STEAK WITH LEMON-LIME HERB SAUCE
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Remove the flank steak from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to cooking to bring it to room temperature.
- In a medium bowl, add the scallions, chives, olive oil, basil, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, lime zest, lime juice, mustard, red pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Stir to combine and set aside.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil onto one side of the steak and use a silicone brush to spread it all over the steak. Sprinkle with a nice pinch of kosher salt and pepper. Transfer the meat to the grill pan, seasoning side down. Drizzle the other side of the steak with a small amount of olive oil and once again brush it to cover and sprinkle with salt and pepper. For medium-rare, cook the steak until the internal temperature is 135 degrees F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove the steak to a plate and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice the steak against the grain. Add the slices to a platter and spoon on the lemon-lime herb sauce. Serve extra sauce on the side.
3-INGREDIENT CHIPOTLE-LIME GRILLED STEAK
Spicy chipotle and zesty lime perk up quick and easy grilled steak. Serve with tortillas and all the fixings for a zero-fuss taco night.
Provided by Rhoda Boone
Categories 3-Ingredient Recipes Summer Steak Chile Pepper Hot Pepper Lime Juice Lime Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Blend chile, adobo sauce, 1 tsp. lime zest, lime juice, oil, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. pepper in a blender until smooth. Place steak in a large resealable plastic bag, pour marinade over, and toss to coat. Marinate, tossing occasionally, at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or chill overnight.
- If chilled, let steak sit at room temperature 30 minutes. Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Grill steak until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of steak registers 120-125°F for medium-rare, 2-3 minutes per side for skirt; 3-4 minutes per side for flank. Let rest 10 minutes before thinly slicing against the grain (to make slicing easier for skirt steak, cut into 5-6" segments, then slice against the grain).
- Transfer to a platter and top with remaining 1/2 tsp. lime zest; season with salt and pepper. Serve with lime wedges alongside.
GRILLED LIME-MARINATED FLANK STEAK WITH CHIPOTLE-HONEY SAUCE
The flank is not the tenderest cut of beef, but it may be the most flavorful. To make it tenderer, I marinate it and slice it against the grain very thin on the bias after cooking it. So what you start with is very thin steak, and what you end up with is large thin slices of char-flavored meat that resembles roast beef. The acid in the lime marinade is very complementary to the char flavor of the meet. Marinated it anywhere from 4 to 6 hours: Any longer than that, and the lime juice will actually cook the steak, leaving you with gray meat. Recipe adapted from Chris Schlesinger Adopted 9/06
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Weeknight
Time 5h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- TO MARINATE STEAK: Place the steak in a large dish or baking pan.
- Mix together the chipotle, garlic, cilantro, vegetable oil, and lime juice in a bowl and pour over the steak.
- Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours (do not marinate longer), turning occasionally.
- Prepare the grill.
- FOR SAUCE: Combine the chipotles, honey, peanut oil, vinegar, mustard, lime juice, garlic, and cumin in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
- Stir in the cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- TO PREPARE STEAK: Remove the steak and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill over high heat for about 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, 7 minutes on each side for medium, or to the desired doneness.
- Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for about 4 minutes.
- With a sharp knife, thinly slice the steak across the grain and at a sharp angle.
- TO SERVE: Serve the steak on top of a slice of the French bread and accompany each serving with several tablespoons of the sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 943.9, Fat 45.3, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 192.8, Sodium 1711.8, Carbohydrate 65.7, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 23.9, Protein 69.1
FLANK STEAK WITH LIME MARINADE
It's very lean, so flank steak requires tenderizing; marinate in this Asian-infused sauce before cooking, and thinly slice against the grain before serving.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a resealable plastic bag, combine lime juice, soy sauce, scallions, ginger, and red-pepper flakes. Add steak, and seal bag (place in a dish to catch any leaks); marinate in the refrigerator, turning occasionally, up to 1 hour.
- Heat grill to high; lightly oil grates. Remove steak from marinade, letting excess drip off (discard marinade); season with salt and black pepper. Place on grill; cover. Cook, turning once, until meat reaches desired doneness, 6 to 8 minutes for medium-rare. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing thinly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 g, Fat 14 g, Protein 37 g
MARINATED FLANK STEAK WITH CHIPOTLE MARINADE
I found this recipe recipe many years ago from the Bon Appetit archives. What interested me about this flank steak was that it had all the ingredients that I loved and that it could made this ahead of time. Any leftover chipotle peppers can be frozen in a zip lock bag and broken off when needed (This does not include the marinating time)
Provided by Abby Girl
Categories Meat
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Score the flank steak on both sides to tenderize the meat.
- For the marinade, combine the oil, lime juice, garlic and cumin.
- Add the marinade to the meat. Marinate steak in this mixture for up to 2 days.
- For the glaze, mix the honey, mustard, hoisin, lime juice, chipotles and garlic in bowl. Set aside. (can make ahead of time).
- Grill steak, basting with glaze until done. Let steak sit for 5 minutes.
- Slice steak against the grain.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.2, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 46.6, Sodium 133.6, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 6.7, Protein 24.4
GIANT CHIPOTLE-RUBBED STEAKS WITH CILANTRO-LIME BUTTER
This recipe and delicious rub comes from Chris Schlesinger, the former owner and chef of East Coast Grill in Cambridge, Mass. Follow Mr. Schlesinger's lead and leave the steaks untouched on the grill before you flip them. They should be beautifully seared, chestnut brown around the edges where the fat has roasted down, with a tight crust from the rub. Later, perhaps, you can reward yourself with a beer.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dinner, main course
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Build a fire in your grill; if using a gas grill, turn both burners to high.
- Put all spice paste ingredients in a food processor and purée. Rub steaks all over with paste (it will be rather thick) and set aside.
- Combine ingredients for cilantro-lime butter in a small bowl and mash with a spoon until well mixed and an even consistency.
- When all coals are covered with gray ash and fire is medium hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches above grill for 3 to 4 seconds), put steaks on grill directly over coals and cook until well seared, about 7 minutes. Turn and cook another 7 to 10 minutes for medium rare. Remove from heat, top each steak with a couple tablespoons of butter, and serve.
Tips:
- Choose the right flank steak: Look for a flank steak that is at least 1 inch thick and has a good amount of marbling. This will ensure that the steak is tender and flavorful.
- Marinate the steak: Marinating the steak in a flavorful marinade will help to tenderize it and add flavor. Be sure to marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours.
- Cook the steak over high heat: Flank steak is best cooked over high heat so that it can sear quickly and remain juicy. Be sure to preheat your grill or skillet before cooking the steak.
- Don't overcook the steak: Flank steak is a thin cut of meat, so it is important not to overcook it. Cook the steak for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare.
- Let the steak rest: After cooking the steak, let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the steak, making it more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Flank steak is a delicious and versatile cut of meat that can be cooked in a variety of ways. Whether you are grilling, pan-frying, or roasting it, flank steak is sure to please everyone at the table. With its bold flavor and juicy texture, flank steak is a great choice for any occasion. So next time you are looking for a flavorful and affordable cut of meat, be sure to give flank steak a try.
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