Key West Flank Steak

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Grilling

Ingredients

  • 1 large red onion, sliced
  • 1 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Key lime juice
  • 3 tbsp. olive oil, divided
  • 6 Key limes, halved
  • 1 lb. beef flank steak
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the onion, cilantro, vinegar, lime juice and 2 tbsp. oil until blended. Pour 1 cup marinade into a large bowl or shallow dish. Add lime halves. Rub steak with remaining oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add to bowl; turn to coat. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade.

  2. Drain steak, discarding marinade and limes in bowl. Place reserved marinade in a food processor; process until chopped.

  3. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 inches from heat until meat reaches desired doneness, 6-8 minutes per side. Baste occasionally with reserved marinade. Let stand 10 minutes before thinly slicing steak across the grain.

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