Description
A quick and flavorful chili‑lime‑marinated flank steak that’s ready in about 20 minutes and perfect for weeknight dinners, tacos, salads, or sliced over rice.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs flank steak (trimmed of excess fat)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Mix olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the flank steak with the marinade.
- Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Preheat grill or skillet to medium‑high heat.
- Cook steak for 4‑5 minutes per side for medium‑rare.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Notes
- For best results, marinate overnight.
- Adjust chili powder for more or less heat.
- Serve with fresh lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
