Description
Grilled Cuban Flank Steak is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings bold Cuban flavors to your grill. This tender beef steak is marinated in a zesty mix of fresh lime juice, aromatic spices, and olive oil, creating a mouthwatering experience you won’t forget. Perfect for barbecues, family gatherings, or casual dinners, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to serve in tacos, salads, or with your favorite sides. With grilling time under 15 minutes after marinating, you’ll have a delicious meal ready in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large piece of flank steak
- 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 T soy sauce (or substitute)
- 1/2 tsp. ground chipotle chile powder (or use your favorite hot sauce)
- 2 tsp. lime zest (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by mixing lime juice, olive oil, cumin, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, soy sauce, and chipotle powder 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.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and prepare it with a light coating of oil.
- Grill the marinated flank steak for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium rare (140-145°F) or about 6 minutes for medium (155-160°F).
- Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain. Serve warm with fresh lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 100mg