Description
Grilled Cuban Flank Steak is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Cuban cuisine to your summer barbecues or family dinners. This marinated flank steak is infused with zesty lime, aromatic cumin, and savory oregano, resulting in a tender and juicy meal that’s sure to impress any guest. With its quick cooking time, you can have this delicious steak on the table in no time. Perfect for tacos, salads, or served as the main attraction on your dinner plate, this recipe offers versatile serving options that cater to any occasion.
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)
- 2 tsp lime zest (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by combining all ingredients in a bowl. Place the flank steak in a Ziploc bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.
- Remove the steak from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before grilling to allow it to reach room temperature.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates with a paper towel dipped in olive oil.
- Grill the flank steak for approximately 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare or about 6 minutes per side for medium doneness.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness (140-145°F for medium-rare).
- Let the steak rest for about 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg