Description
A flavorful Mexican grilled beef dish, perfect for tacos, burritos, or served with rice and beans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs flank steak or skirt steak
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and cilantro in a bowl.
- Place steak in a resealable bag and pour marinade over it. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove steak from marinade and discard excess liquid.
- Grill steak for 6-8 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
Notes
- For best results, marinate overnight.
- Slice against the grain for tender meat.
- Serve with warm tortillas and toppings like salsa, avocado, and onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz cooked steak
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg