Description
A bright and zesty flank steak recipe, marinated with chili powder and lime juice, perfect for grilling and serving in tacos or salads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs flank steak
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl to make the marinade.
- Place flank steak in the marinade, ensuring it’s fully submerged. Seal in a zip-top bag.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat (around 400–450°F).
- Remove steak from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill for 4–6 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice thinly against the grain and serve garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For a smoky twist, add smoked paprika and chipotle in adobo. Can substitute lime juice with orange juice for a sweeter glaze.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chili lime flank steak, grilled steak, marinade, taco recipe