Give your flank steak a sweet and spicy kick with a delicious rub made from a blend of different chili powders, cumin, brown sugar and thyme. Finish it off with a squeeze of fresh lime when it comes off the grill.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 10 min |
| Prep: | 10 min |
| Inactive: | 40 min |
| Cook: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 lime, plus wedges for serving
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 1 1/2- to 2-pound flank steak
- Vegetable oil, for the grill
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 256 |
| Total Fat | 13 g |
| Saturated Fat | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Protein | 28 g |
| Cholesterol | 90 mg |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
Reviews
Oh my… my husband rolled his eyes and reminded me that he doesn’t like flank steak. He ate those words and cleaned his plate. Delicious… made exactly as stated.
Great recipe! We loved the flavors…made a pineapple poblano salsa to accompany it!! Definitely part of our repertoire!!
Great recipe! Nice, flavorful, crispy char, and perfect in the middle. It will become a family staple!
This was a big hit with my family! Very easy.
Amazing flavor
I enjoy this flavor profile so the recipe was great. Execution? Not so much – I overcooked the meat and maybe had too much wine as I didn’t cut it properly. I will (soberly) try this again for sure. Paired it with a Mexican flavors inspired quinoa. It could have been a 10. But, red wine happened.
So easy and delicious!! Just the right blend of acid and sweet, smoke and spice. Will definitely make it again.
We didn’t like it. The lime zest and juice were overpowering
Rr
Great recipe. Very easy to make and incredibly flavorful. Some kick on the back end with the Chipotle Pepper Powder.