Flank Steak with Spanish rice

Flank Steak with Spanish rice
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 313.2
  • Total Fat: 10.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 70.9 mg
  • Sodium: 662.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.2 g
  • Protein: 31.1 g

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Introduction

Summertime, or anytime, you can grill the flank steak instead of broling it. Cook the meat directly over medium coal for 18 to 22 minutes total for medium doneless, turning once. Flank steak is a lean cut of beef, so avoid overcooking it or it may become dry and tough. Summertime, or anytime, you can grill the flank steak instead of broling it. Cook the meat directly over medium coal for 18 to 22 minutes total for medium doneless, turning once. Flank steak is a lean cut of beef, so avoid overcooking it or it may become dry and tough.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 can 14.5 oz can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
    1 3/4 cups water
    Several dashes bottled hot pepper sauce
    1 1/4 coups long grain rice
    1 to 1 1/4 pounds beef flank steak
    1 teaspoon chili powder
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
    1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
    Dash ground cinnamon
    Snipped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)

Directions

1. In a 2-quart saucepan combine the stewed tomatoes, water, and hot pepper sauce. Bring to boiling. Stir in uncooked rice. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, trim any separable fat from steak. Combine chili powder, salt, cumin, black pepper, and cinnamon. Rub spice mixture into flank steak on both sides. Place steak on unheated rack of broiler pan. Broil steak 3 inches from the heat for 6 minutes. Turn and broil until desired doneness. (Allow 7 to 8 minutes more for medium-rare.)
3. To serve, thinkly slice flank steak diagonally across the grain. Fluff rice with a fork. Serve steak slices over rice. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro or parsley.

Makes 4 servings.

Serving Size: Makes 4

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ENADAL.