Grilled Flank Steak Recipe

Name: Grilled Flank Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs flank steaks (I use a lamb shoulder steak too!); 2 tablespoons McCormick grill seasoning; 1 teaspoon chili powder (dark Mexican); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 lime, zest of; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup white rice; 1 small onion, chopped; 12 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; ¾ cup chicken stock; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons hot sauce (as much as you like); 1 lb medium shrimp (peeled and deveined); 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, finely chopped; ¼ teaspoon salt (to taste); 2 medium tomatoes, sliced (beefsteak preferred); 2 Hass avocadoes, halved, scooped from skin and sliced; 12 lemon juice; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons queso blanco, crumbled; cooking spray

Servings: persons

2 lbs flank steaks (I use a lamb shoulder steak too!)
2 tablespoons McCormick grill seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder (dark Mexican)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 lime, zest of
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup white rice
1 small onion, chopped
12 red bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
¾ cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons hot sauce (as much as you like)
1 lb medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, finely chopped
¼ teaspoon salt (to taste)
2 medium tomatoes, sliced (beefsteak preferred)
2 Hass avocadoes, halved, scooped from skin and sliced
12 lemon juice
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons queso blanco, crumbled
cooking spray

1
Rub the meat with a mixture of grill seasoning, chili powder, garlic powder and the lime zest.
2
Let meat stand 10 minutes.
3
Grease grill surface then add meat and cook 5 on one side and then 5 minutes on the other.
4
For the rice, heat a medium sauce pot over medium heat.
5
Add butter, and when melted add rice and toast for a couple of minutes.
6
Add the onion, bell pepper, jalapeno and garlic and cook for a few minutes to begin to soften the veggies.
7
Add stock and raise heat to bring up to a bubble.
8
Stir in the tomato paste and hot sauce.
9
Reduce heat to simmer, cover the pot and cook 18 minutes, until rice is tender.
10
Add shrimp to the pot in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
11
The shrimp will steam on top of the rice.
12
Cook the shrimp until pink and firm.
13
Combine the seafood and cilantro into the rice and season with salt, to taste.
14
Season sliced tomatoes with salt and dress the avocado with lemon juice.
15
Make 4 stacks alternating the tomatoes with avocado and onions.
16
Slice the steaks and serve alongside the bed of shrimp rice, the guacamole stacks alongside.
17
Garnish the guacamole stacks with cheese crumbles.

1312

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

114

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs flank steaks (I use a lamb shoulder steak too!), 2 tablespoons McCormick grill seasoning, 1 teaspoon chili powder (dark Mexican), 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Grilled Flank Steak falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Flank Steak

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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