5.0 from 6 votes
Grilled Tex-Mex Flank Steak
Grilled Tex-Mex Flank Steak is a quick and easy meal that isa showstopper and crowd pleaser. With zero marinade time and a quick cook time,this flank steak recipe is perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 262 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 pounds flank steak see note
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
Instructions
- Preheat your grill on high heat. If it has atemperature reading, it should be around 600ºF.
- Combine chili powder, cumin powder, paprika,onion powder, garlic powder, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Pat the Flank Steak dry with a paper towel.
- Brush or rub oil onto the Flank Steak.
- Evenly distribute the seasoning mix you created instep 2 over the flank steak, rubbing it in and making sure every surface iscoated.
- Place the Flank Steak on the grill and close thelid. The temperature will drop to about 500ºF. This is where you want it tostay.
- Grill for approximately 4 minutes per side, finishing when the internal temperature of the Flank Steak reaches 145ºF.
- Remove from the grill and let sit for 5-10minutes to rest.
- Serve sliced by slicing thinly against the grain of the steak (see description and picture above in the post).
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Notes
- Most stores sell Flank Steak in packages that are about 1 lb. I used two for this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
91mg
(30%)
Sodium
320mg
(13%)
Potassium
596mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
963IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 596mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 963IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.