Spicy Grilled Flank Steak with Lime

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    443 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Spicy Grilled Flank Steak with Lime

Delicious spicy and zesty grilled flank steak is perfect for tacos or to eat by itself.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 lbs steak Flank or Skirt
  • 2 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp pepper fresh ground
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 limes - 1 juiced before grilling one sliced into wedges to serve with.
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Instructions

  1. Grill method
  2. Light grill and pre-heat as hot as possible.
  3. Bring meat to room temperature and pat dry with a paper towel
  4. Season liberally with spices.
  5. Rub hot grill with half an onion or lemon to clean and prepare for meat
  6. Cook meat on one side for 2 minutes, then rotate 90 degrees and cook for 2 more minutes (this creates grill hatch marks).
  7. Drizzle each side with lime juice as it cooks.
  8. Flip meat and repeat on other side.
  9. Meat should be close to 130o for mid-rare.
  10. Remove from heat and let rest for 5-6 minutes.
  11. Cut across the grain, and on the bias for the most tender pieces.
  12. Season the meat with a pinch of salt and a squeeze a lime before you serve it.

Skillet Method:

  1. Bring meat to room temperature and pat dry with a paper towel
  2. pre-heat cask-iron skillet on high heat with a teaspon of ghee
  3. Season the meat liberally with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper
  4. Cook meat on one side for 3-4 minutes,
  5. Flip meat and cook on other side for 3-4 more minutes
  6. Meat should be close to 130o for mid-rare.
  7. Remove from heat and let rest for 5-6 minutes.
  8. Cut across the grain, and on the bias for the most tender pieces.
  9. Season the meat with a pinch of salt and a squeeze a lime before you serve it.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 443kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g Cholesterol 147mg (49%) Sodium 2445mg (102%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 443 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 443kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g 76%
Cholesterol 147mg 49%
Sodium 2445mg 102%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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