20-Minute Chili Lime Flank Steak: Juicy & Flavorful Weeknight Delight
Enjoy this quick and delicious chili lime flank steak recipe that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, lime zest, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate the flank steak in the mixture for 10 minutes.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over high heat.
- Cook the steak for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
- Remove the steak from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice against the grain and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the steak marinate for up to 2 hours.
- Serve with a side of rice or salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg