Description
This Chili Lime Flank Steak recipe features a flavorful marinade combining zesty lime, smoky spices, and a hint of sweetness. It is grilled to a perfect medium-rare, making it ideal for a summer barbecue or casual dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar erythritol
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- Juice of 1 lime
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 ½ to 2 pounds flank steak
- Lime wedges
- Fresh cilantro
- Grilled corn salsa
- Guacamole
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, brown sugar erythritol, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, crushed red pepper flakes, lime juice, and lime zest until well combined.
- Place the flank steak on a rimmed baking sheet or in a large casserole dish. Pour half of the marinade onto one side of the steak and rub it into the meat thoroughly. Flip the steak and repeat the process with the remaining marinade on the other side.
- Cover and refrigerate the steak for at least 6 hours or up to overnight to allow flavors to penetrate. Before grilling, remove the steak from the fridge and let it come to room temperature.
- Heat the grill to medium-high (around 450°F) and oil the grates to prevent sticking.
- Remove the steak from the marinade and place it on the hot grill. Close the lid and cook for 7 to 8 minutes on one side.
- Flip the steak and grill for an additional 5 to 6 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 130–140°F for medium rare to medium doneness.
- Remove the steak from the grill and transfer it to a cutting board. Let it rest for 10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute.
- Thinly slice the steak against the grain at a slight angle. Serve with lime wedges, fresh cilantro, and optional sides like grilled corn salsa and guacamole.
Notes
- Marinating overnight enhances flavor.
- Adjust grilling time for preferred doneness.
- Serve with your choice of sides for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg