South American Flank Steak Recipe

Name: South American Flank Steak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 oranges (8 oz. each); 3 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 cups lightly packed fresh cilantro, rinsed and drained; 1/3 cup chipotle chile in adobo (half of a 7-oz. can); 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 tablespoons ground coriander; about 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 beef flank steak, rinsed and patted dry, fat trimmed (about 1 1/2 lb.)

Servings: persons

2 oranges (8 oz. each)
3 garlic cloves, peeled
2 cups lightly packed fresh cilantro, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup chipotle chile in adobo (half of a 7-oz. can)
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons ground coriander
about 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 beef flank steak, rinsed and patted dry, fat trimmed (about 1 1/2 lb.)

1
Squeeze juice from 1 orange and pour into a food processor or blender.
2
Add garlic, cilantro, chiles and their sauce, oil, vinegar, cumin, coriander, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
3
Whirl until finely pureed.
4
Place steak in a 1-gallon zip-lock plastic bag.
5
Pour cilantro-chipotle mixture over steak and seal bag.
6
Chill at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.
7
Lift steak from marinade (discard marinade) and lay on an oiled barbecue grill over a solid bed of medium-hot coals or medium-high heat on a gas grill (you can hold your hand at grill level only 3 to 4 seconds); close lid on gas grill.
8
Cook steak, turning every 4 to 5 minutes, until browned on both sides and done to your liking in center of thickest part (cut to test), about 12 minutes total for medium-rare.
9
Transfer steak to a rimmed board or a platter. Let rest 3 to 5 minutes.
10
Thinly slice meat across the grain.
11
Also slice remaining orange.
12
Serve steak with orange slices to squeeze over servings, and add salt to taste.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 oranges (8 oz. each), 3 garlic cloves, peeled, 2 cups lightly packed fresh cilantro, rinsed and drained, 1/3 cup chipotle chile in adobo (half of a 7-oz. can), and more.

Yes, South American Flank Steak falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

South American Flank Steak

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