Chili Flank Steak Recipes

CHILI FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Pour half of the marinade into a shallow dish; add the steak and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade from steak. Grill steak, covered, over medium-hot heat for 6-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Serve with reserved marinade.

STEAK CHILI

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium high heat, combine the oil and steak and saute for about 5 minutes, or until steak is browned. Add the onions, garlic and chile pepper and saute for another 5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent.
• Add the chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, tomatoes and kidney beans. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about one hour. Remove cover and simmer for another 30 minutes, or until you've reached your desired thickness.

CHILI-LIME FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Grate the zest of 1 lime; cut the lime in half. Combine zest with the chili powder, brown sugar, thyme, cumin, chipotle powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a small bowl. Squeeze the zested lime over the steak and use the lime halves to rub the juice into the meat. Rub the spice mixture on both sides of the steak. Let stand at room temperature, 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat a grill to medium high. Brush the grates with vegetable oil. Grill the steak until well browned, about 8 minutes. Flip and grill until a thermometer inserted sideways into the center registers 130 degrees F to 140 degrees F, 5 to 7 more minutes for medium rare (the thinner edges of the steak will be cooked to medium).
• Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes. Season with salt and thinly slice against the grain. Serve with lime wedges.

CHILI RUBBED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Place the garlic, cumin, and cilantro in a food processor and blend till coarsely chopped.
• Add the chilis(this will be quite spicy-use less if desired), olive oil, salt, and pepper and process until smooth.
• Rub the chili mixture onto the steak. Let the steak stand at room temperature 2-3 hours(or in the refrigerator overnight). If you refrigerate, allow the meat to come to room temperature before grilling.
• Grill over a hot falme for about 5 minutes per side for medium rare, a few minutes longer for well done. Enjoy!

CUMIN-CHILI SPICED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Place the first 5 ingredients in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Toss with 1 tablespoon oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Broil 4 in. from heat 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender and begin to char, turning once. , Meanwhile, mix salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder and the remaining oil; rub over both sides of steak. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-9 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand 5 minutes., For salsa, chop broiled onion and jalapenos; place in a small bowl. Stir in tomatoes and lime juice. Thinly slice steak across the grain; serve with salsa, broiled peppers, couscous and lime wedges.