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Cilantro-Lime Marinated Flank Steak
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Cilantro-Lime Marinated Flank Steak

Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 5
Author Pam / For the Love of Cooking / Original by Cuisine at Home

Equipment

  • Immersion Blender or Blender
  • Grill or Grill Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup of fresh lime juice
  • 2½ tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 1 serrano chile seeded if desired, chopped
  • ¾ tsp sea salt
  • 1 lb flank steak

Instructions

  • Place the cilantro, lime juice, oil, garlic, green onions, Serrano chile, and sea salt in a bowl. Blend with an immersion blender or blender until smooth.
  • Place a flank steak in a large zip-lock bag and pour half of the marinade into the bag. Squish the bag so the marinade has coated the flank steak. Place in the refrigerator and let marinate for 3-4 hours. Reserve the other half of the marinade as a dipping sauce.
  • Remove the steak from the refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush the grill grate with oil. Grill flank steak, covered, for 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare.
  • If using a grill pan, heat the grill pan over medium-high heat and coat it with cooking spray. Place the flank steak into the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side, flip and cook for 2-3 minutes on the other side for medium rare.
  • Transfer to a cutting board and let the meat rest for 5-7 minutes before slicing and serving with reserved sauce. Enjoy.