Spicy Grilled Flank Steak with Lime
Delicious spicy and zesty grilled flank steak is perfect for tacos or to eat by itself.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Steak
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: beef, citrus steak, grill, main dish, mexican steak, smoke, steak
Servings: 6
Calories: 443kcal
Author: Courtney O'Dell
- 2 lbs Steak Flank or Skirt
- 2 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp pepper fresh ground
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 limes - 1 juiced before grilling one sliced into wedges to serve with.
Grill method
Light grill and pre-heat as hot as possible.
Bring meat to room temperature and pat dry with a paper towel
Season liberally with spices.
Rub hot grill with half an onion or lemon to clean and prepare for meat
Cook meat on one side for 2 minutes, then rotate 90 degrees and cook for 2 more minutes (this creates grill hatch marks).
Drizzle each side with lime juice as it cooks.
Flip meat and repeat on other side.
Meat should be close to 130o for mid-rare.
Remove from heat and let rest for 5-6 minutes.
Cut across the grain, and on the bias for the most tender pieces.
Season the meat with a pinch of salt and a squeeze a lime before you serve it.
Skillet Method:
Bring meat to room temperature and pat dry with a paper towel
pre-heat cask-iron skillet on high heat with a teaspon of ghee
Season the meat liberally with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper
Cook meat on one side for 3-4 minutes,
Flip meat and cook on other side for 3-4 more minutes
Meat should be close to 130o for mid-rare.
Remove from heat and let rest for 5-6 minutes.
Cut across the grain, and on the bias for the most tender pieces.
Season the meat with a pinch of salt and a squeeze a lime before you serve it.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 2445mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g