Description
Experience the vibrant taste of Cuba with our Grilled Cuban Flank Steak recipe. This dish is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to casual barbecues. The flank steak is marinated in a zesty blend of lime juice, spices, and olive oil, creating a tender and flavorful meal that will tantalize your taste buds. Serve it sliced for tacos, salads, or on its own with a squeeze of fresh lime. With minimal preparation time and maximum flavor, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large piece of flank steak (up to 3 pounds)
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp ground chipotle chile powder (or hot sauce)
- Optional: 2 tsp lime zest
- Garnish: Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, cumin, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, soy sauce, chipotle powder, and lime zest.
- Place the flank steak in a Ziploc bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Remove the steak from the fridge about 30 minutes before grilling to bring it to room temperature.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the flank steak for approximately 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare or around 6 minutes per side for medium doneness.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the internal temperature is between 140-145°F for medium-rare or 155-160°F for medium.
- Let the steak rest for about 5 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg