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Tequila Lime Flat Iron Steak
Aromatic, savory, and perfectly tenderized flat iron steak is the perfect Sunday night dinner or weekend gathering and eating al fresco.
Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
613 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 1 cup tequila
- ⅓ cup lime juice
- 5 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 pounds flank steak cut in half, and fork poked
- 3 garlic peeled and minced, cloved
- 2 tablespoons cilantro cleaned, stemmed and chopped
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, unsalted
Instructions
- In a wide glass pan, mix the following ingredients: tequila, lime juice, honey, brown sugar, garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon of cilantro. Blend well.
- Salt and pepper the meat and add to the marinate. Place in the refrigerator for a couple of hours, turning occasionally.
- Remove the meat from the glass pan and place the tequila- lime mixture in a small heavy bottom pan.
- Add the remaining cilantro, 2 tablespoons sugar, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until reduced by third.
- Add the butter to the reduced marinate and swirl over medium heat.
- Prepare the grill, or heat a grill pan to high heat. Seat the meat and cook until desired doneness is reached.
- Serve sauce over the sliced meat.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
613kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
151mg
(50%)
Sodium
123mg
(5%)
Potassium
809mg
(17%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
190IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
4.5mg
(5%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
3.7mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 613
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 613kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 151mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 123mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 809mg | 17% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 190IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.