Spicy Southwestern Flank Steak

Prep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: 25 min.
Serves: 4

Recipe Provided By: Cook's Illustrated

Ingredients

5 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
Ground black pepper
1 (2 pound) beef flank steak, trimmed of excess fat
Table salt

Nutrition Info

Per Serving

Calories: 572 kcal
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Carbohydrates: 3 g
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Dietary Fiber: 0 g
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Fat: 41 g
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Protein: 45 g
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Sugars: 0 g

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Cooking Directions

Whisk first 9 ingredients together in a small bowl until marinade is combined. Place flank steak in a zipper-lock bag or in a shallow, nonreactive pan. Pour marinade over contents and seal or cover. Transfer bag or pan to refrigerator and marinate steak, turning zipper-lock bag or stirring contents of pan occasionally to evenly distribute the marinade, for at least 3 hours, 24 hours if possible.
Heat grill or broiler. Remove steak from bag or pan and sprinkle with salt. Place on a roasting pan or hot grill rack. Cook steak on grill or under broiler, turning once, until medium-rare, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer steak to a platter and cover with aluminum foil to let juices settle, about 5 minutes. Holding knife at a slight angle, cut thin slices across the grain. Serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings

3. Still Hungry?

Flank steak is a relatively inexpensive cut that can be tough if not properly prepared. To make sure that the meat is tender, do not overcook (rare or medium-rare is best). Because flank steak is a very thin cut, the marinade may flavor the meat in less than 24 hours. Cut steak into thin slices across the grain.

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