Broiled Southwestern Flank Steak

I love flank steak.  It is so easy to prepare and it takes no time whatsoever.  Well...if you don't include the time it takes to marinate.  The best part about this recipe is that you can marinate it for up to 48 hours.  I usually only marinate overnight, but you could do longer if you wish.

Everyone loves steak in my house.  My youngest eats A1 on it no matter what the flavor is, my oldest will inhale it however it is prepared, and my husband feels steak is ruined by any kind of steak sauce.  Me I just require it be medium-rare :)

I think this would be great sliced thin and placed in warm tortillas with some cheese.  My husband Cut his into cubes and put it in his salad.  Whatever you decide this is a wonderful marinade and the steak is cooked perfectly!

Southwestern Flank Steak

1.5 lbs flank steak

juice of 2 limes

3 cloves minced garlic

1/2 TBS dried cilantro

1/2 TBS dried parsley

1/2 tsp salt

1 TBS ground cumin

1 TBS paprika

pinch of cayenne pepper

1 TBS olive oil

• In a small bowl whisk together all ingredients except for flank steak
• Place flank steak in a ziploc bag and add the marinade
• Rub marinade into steak and refrigerate overnight and up to 48 hours
• To prepare line a cookie sheet with foil and place steak on the pan
• Place steak in the oven on the second rack from the top and broil for 7 minutes
• Flip the steak and broil for another 7 minutes
• Remove from oven, place on a cutting board, tent with foil, and allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing

Easy peasy!  Not to mention delicious!  

Below is the nutritional value per serving.  This recipe yields approximately 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 124 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories  250 Calories from Fat  109

% Daily Value*

Total Fat  12.2g 19%

Saturated Fat  4.3g 21%

Cholesterol  62mg 21%

Sodium  260mg 11%

Total Carbohydrates  1.6g 1%

Dietary Fiber  0.6g 2%

Protein  32.0g

Vitamin A 13% • Vitamin C 3% Calcium 3% • Iron 17%

Nutrition Grade B

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional Analysis

Good points

• Very low in sugar
• High in niacin
• Very high in selenium
• High in vitamin B6
• High in vitamin B12
• High in zinc

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