Marinated Flank Steak

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 215.0

Total Fat: 11.8 g
Cholesterol: 56.7 mg
Sodium: 224.1 mg
Total Carbs: 2.9 g
Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
Protein: 23.5 g

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Introduction

Flank steak is lean, affordable and flavorful, but it's often tough. Marinade it and cut against the grain to keep it as tender as it is tasty! Flank steak is lean, affordable and flavorful, but it's often tough. Marinade it and cut against the grain to keep it as tender as it is tasty!

Minutes to Prepare: 10

Minutes to Cook: 20

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

1/2 cup salsa

1 clove of garlic, minced

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 lime

1 flank steak (about 1 lb)

Directions

1. Put the salsa, garlic, olive oil, and the juice of the lime in a zip top plastic bag. Shake around to mix ingredients.

2. Add the flank steak to the bag. Seal the bag while pressing out as much air as possible. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

3. When ready to cook, remove the steak from the bag, discarding marinade.

4. Grill or broil the flank steak to medium or medium rare. Don't overcook - flank steak can get very tough and unappetizing if overcooked.

5. Let it rest for 10 minutes, and slice the meat against the grain into thin slices.

Serves 4.

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

ANDIJONES

Very Good

15 of 17 people found this review helpful

I added Red,Green,Yellow Pepper/Onion blended veggies and put it all in the slow cooker, then shredded the flank steak. Will definitely make again. - 8/24/08
LIGHTNHEALTHY

Very Good

12 of 14 people found this review helpful

I would make this again, I made it in the slow cooker and it turned out very tender - 10/13/08
DARBOYMOM

Very Good

11 of 14 people found this review helpful

Very good! Instead of marinating, I put all the ingredients in the slow cooker, and added green peppers and onions. I then threw in baby carrots after the first couple of hours. YUM!!! Very tender and ended up with a yummy "sauce" to serve over the meat! - 7/31/10
KATSIE514

Very Good

10 of 12 people found this review helpful

Super easy to orep and make. I wasn't sure how long it would take to broil - took about 10 min per side of the steak. Make sure it's pretty rare when you take it out becuase it'll cook a little bit more when it sits for 10 min (covered with foil on top of the stove, still on broiler pan) - 2/24/09
DMSGLASS

8 of 11 people found this review helpful

This sounds like a great variation of marinaded flank steak. I make an oriental version that we love. The really nice thing, put the marinade together, zip it up in an airtight bag and then freeze. The marinade works even longer on the meat as it thaws and makes for extremely tender meat. - 6/13/13
JAMIED8

Very Good

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I also made this in the crock pot. I omitted the oil and added a fresh diced onion, a red and orange pepper and an extra cup of salsa. Cooked on low for about 5hrs. I cut the meat it into thick strips for the last hour of cooking. Delicious! - 2/17/09
MYMKCONSULT

Incredible!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I was a little nervous using a marinade with salsa as one of the ingredients, but this meal was delicious! My whole family loved it! - 10/21/10
PATRICIAANN46

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This was so delicious!!!!! I also added some veggies that I had on hand. I thinly sliced some carrots, peppers, and zuchinni. - 6/13/13
CARLYCHRISTEN

Incredible!

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

So, so, so good!!! This is the best steak marinade I have ever had. I followed the recipe exactly and broiled the steaks. The flavor of the lime and beef went so well together. Will absolutely make again. - 6/13/11
NONNAOF2

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I put mine over diced zucchini and brown rice that I had squeezed a lime over it for a tang of extra flavor. - 6/13/13
CD7023171

Good

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I used sirloin steak... much more tender. - 6/13/13
LAURALEEHEDDEN

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

made the marinated flank steak this evening..... very tender! Very Good - thank you for sharing. I will definitely make it again. - 11/11/11
SREGENFUSS

Incredible!

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

yummy made it with grass fed beef - 1/23/11
ABETTERBECKY

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

delicious! served with baked sweet potato and a tomato/onion/dill salad - 7/1/10
DABRAMCZYK

Very Good

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I cooked all day in slow cooker and it was very good! - 2/28/10
NORASPAT

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Really good I used salsa verde and it was just fine even though I pan fried it. I just had a craving for a steak. It hit the spot. - 2/3/10
AHHGEE

Incredible!

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Just remember to cut it at an angle against the grain ... it will make the fibers shorter and therefor more tender! - 8/18/08
7STIGGYMT

I'll try this. I might even try with the slow cooker as someone suggested. - 7/18/21
BLOND1E

Yum - 6/16/21
ALEPEQUIJADA

Great! - 6/9/21
PWILLOW1

I tried what members suggested and put it in the slow cooker. Turned out great. - 5/26/21
MOMMY445

Good

Good - 5/6/21
KITTYHAWK1949

Incredible!

I read comments and also used slow cooker for some great steak - 5/5/21
CD1987279

Incredible!

We grill this all the time and it is delicious - 10/16/20
SUNSHINE99999

good stuff - 10/13/20
GRAMPIAN

Works well. - 9/2/20
PATRICIAAK

:) - 8/8/20
CD2693807

looks and sounds yummy - 8/2/20
SLIVERBULLET

I love a good steak - 7/27/20
FISHGUT3

thanks - 7/12/20
MWHIGGINS

This looks delicious! - 6/13/20
CORVETTECOWBOY

Looks good - 6/12/20
TURQUROISE

good but I will try in the insta pot next time - 6/1/20
ARTJAC

NICE - 8/18/19
ETHELMERZ

O.K.

Ok, but not the best! - 8/12/19
CD4114015

Good

Thanks - 6/8/19
TWEETYKC00

Really good, thanks. - 6/8/19
RHOOK20047

Incredible!

This was so easy and tasty. I made it with a variety of peppers and veggies and the family loved it. - 5/12/19
JUNETTA2002

Incredible!

Ready for mothers day - 5/10/19
NASFKAB

Great - 5/5/19
ANHELIC

I love flank steaks and this sounds like a great one that will tasty and tender. Thanks for sharing. - 5/5/19
BLUEJEAN99

good for fajitas! - 9/16/18
EVIE4NOW

Incredible!

This was very good. - 9/10/18
ROSSYFLOSSY

Incredible!

A family favorite! - 9/5/18
LESSOFMOORE

This sounds very good! - 7/20/18
MIYAMO

Very good. Took leftovers and used with stir fry vegs. As suggested next night and was great. - 7/14/18
PLCHAPPELL

Very simple - 6/30/18
CHERYLHURT

Nice - 6/9/18
USMAWIFE

Incredible!

love ths - 5/25/18
LIBR@RYL@DY

Incredible!

NICE! - 5/20/18
DJ4HEALTH

very good - 5/14/18
DAIZYSTARLITE

great - 4/23/18
NANCYPAT1

Nice - 4/20/18
JANTHEBLONDE

Incredible!

I love this marinated flank steak recipe! Yummy!! - 4/10/18
JOHNMARTINMILES

I, personally, rather like flank steak. Cook it right and cut it right and it is a tasty dinner - 2/24/18
1CRAZYDOG

Did it in the slow cooker as well. This cut of meat is perfect for that. - 2/22/18
AZMOMXTWO

I put this in the slow cooker it is very tender that way - 2/20/18
KKAVANAUG7

Incredible!

This was terrific! I forgot the oil and I cooked it in the slow cooker for 4 hours on high. It shredded like a Chuck roast! Will totally make this again. Couldn't have been easier! Used it for fajitas. - 2/4/18
RO2BENT

I'd rather have filet - 9/23/17
BARCELONAME

so great !!! - 9/21/17
AJB121299

Nice - 9/16/17
SUSANBEAMON

A very interesting and different marinade. I will definitely use it again. - 9/11/17
MARIHELEN

Yum - 9/5/17
RAZZOOZLE

Good

good - 8/19/17
SISTERPRETTY

been craving steak and I will definitely make this... - 8/16/17
ROBBIEY

I am so making this. - 8/5/17
SHANTRA7

Incredible!

So good ! - 7/29/17
JANIEWWJD

Good dinner. - 6/14/17
J38850

Very Good

It says not to over cook, but doesn't say how long each side or how high the temperature. - 6/4/17
GEORGE815

Short time to cook and looks great. - 5/4/17
BRIARGAL

Very Good

Easy and quick! The family really liked this recipe and I'll make it again. - 5/4/17
CTYONIT

Going to try this today - 4/29/17
JANET552

Very Good

Great in the slow cooker!! - 2/13/17
LIS193

Sounds great, both grilled and in the slow cooker. - 2/1/17
SHEEIJAN

Incredible!

This is excellent. So easy too. Broil for 5-6 minutes per side for medium. - 7/27/15
JEFFGIRL

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

All the suggestions of putting it in the crock pot sound good-gets around the toughness. - 7/17/13
CD301320

0 of 4 people found this review helpful

the best part is IF you know how to do a good "mojito". Otherwise will taste bland. - 6/13/13
CD13975990

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Just so happens I'm purchasing a slow cooker today. Recipe sounds great broiled/grilled or with slow cooker. I will try the slow cooker version first. Thanks for recipe and comments suggestions. - 6/13/13
CD12933885

Very Good

I grilled it. Nice and tender. I'm going to try the slower cooker to-day. - 9/3/12
SG1413

O.K.

0 of 2 people found this review helpful

Just ok. - 11/2/11
CD9697485

Incredible!

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Easy and delicious! For those who felt it didn't have enough flavor, you might want to try using a different salsa. I tossed the leftovers with some more garlic, a bag of frozen stir-fry veggies, leftover brown rice, and a bit of Hoisin sauce for a quick & easy dinner the next night. Yummy! - 8/19/11
BSKINNYSELF

Very Good!! - 4/14/11
AUSOMEVOICE

Very Good

0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Yummy, easy to make, delicious to eat. - 7/17/10
WHATAGRL42

Incredible!

I love that this uses stuff I often have on hand. We marinated it for just over 3 hours, and it was tasty as heck. Paired it with a nice Argentinian Malbec. - 7/15/10
RSLK49

Incredible!

This was very good! Best flank steak I've had! - 6/27/10
FPIASECKI

Incredible!

I loved it and I would cook this again!!!! Super easy too... - 5/25/10
_BACK2BASICS_

Incredible!

Made this tonight and it turned out GREAT!! There were no leftovers. - 4/26/10
HEALTHYDESIRE

Very Good

We grilled the steak after marinating it. I think we will try the crock pot next time. This was really good----but then I love steak. - 3/14/10
CD2415256

Good

I marinaded the steak overnight but my husband and I still thought it lacked in flavor. The only time you could really taste the marinade is when you had a bite of salsa with the steak. The steak was moist and cooked medium. I will not be keeping this recipe as I have better recipes for flank steak. - 2/24/10
PIDGE123

Good

I also cooked this in the slow cooker for 8 hours, and then let it sit in the refridgerator overnight and had it the next day for supper. I found the flavours better the second night. Kids thought it was an okay supper and said they would eat it again. - 2/7/10
BASEBALLMOM024

Very Good

Very good! Tender...awesome! - 2/3/10
TGURLEY59

Very tasty, definately don't over-cook it! Easy to prepare and quick to cook. - 1/14/10
CD465856

Very Good

Very good and very easy!!!! - 12/8/09
GONE2BEACH101

This looks good...and flank is inexpensive...great way to stretch the food dollars!! - 10/13/09
SPEEDYDOG

Incredible!

My kids love this dish! - 5/23/09
EABRONSON

Incredible!

We made fajitas out of it and weren't so sure in the beginning about marinating in salsa but it was awesome!!! Loved it! - 5/11/09
SPEECHIED

Incredible!

I also marinated it overnight. The flavors were great and I served with with roasted potatoes and a nice salad. - 4/26/09
SASAXON22

Incredible!

I absolutely loved this recipe! My whole family liked it. Will definately be making again! Thanks for sharing! - 4/15/09
STORMESUE

Incredible!

My family really really liked this.. thanks so much for the recipe - 3/13/09
SUMDUMBGI

Incredible!

I have made this recipe several times. It is one of my wife and I favorite steak. Its super juicy and tender, with great flavor. This is also a go-to recipe when I got peeps coming over and trying to impress them :) - 3/1/09

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