KEY WEST FLANK STEAK RECIPE

This steak recipe for you! Easy to make and delicious. Serve with sides of rice and fried plantains.

Prep Time    : 20 min. + marinating

Grill Time     : 15 min. + standing

Servings      : 4

INGREDIENTS

·         1 large red onion, sliced

·         1 cup minced fresh cilantro

·         1/4 cup white wine vinegar

·         1/4 cup Key lime juice

·         3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided

·         6 Key limes, halved

·         1 beef flank steak (1 pound)

·         1 teaspoon kosher salt

·         1/8 teaspoon pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a small bowl, combine onion, cilantro, vinegar, lime juice and 2 tablespoons oil until blended. Pour 1 cup marinade into a large bowl or shallow dish. Add lime halves. Rub steak with remaining oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add to bowl; turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.

2. Drain steak, discarding marinade and limes in bowl. Place reserved marinade in a food processor; process until chopped chopped.

3.   Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°), 6-8 minutes per side. Baste occasionally with reserved marinade. Let stand 10 minutes before thinly slicing steak across the grain.

NUTRITION

3 ounces cooked steak:

271 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 431mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.

Recipe from tasteofhome.com

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