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Adobo Marinated Flank Steak

by Dawn T in Rouxbe Recipes

Marinated flank steak marinated in garlic, cumin and oregano. This versatile marinade is also perfect for beef, pork, chicken, lamb, fish or shellfish dishes.

  • Serves: 2 to 4
  • Active Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Comments: 3
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Step 1: Marinating the Flank Steak

Marinating the Flank Steak

To prepare the marinade, first juice the limes and orange. Measure and set aside.

Peel and coarsely chop the garlic. Place the garlic, cumin seeds, dried oregano, salt and pepper into a mortar and pestle and pound into a smooth paste. Stir in the citrus juice, bit by bit, to combine. Make sure to taste the marinade and adjust it to suit your tastes, if necessary.

Place the flank steak into a shallow dish coat with the marinade. Cover and transfer to the refrigerator. Let marinate for 3 to 4 hours.

  • 6 tbsp fresh lime juice (approx. 2)
  • 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 3/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound flank steak

Step 2: Grilling the Flank Steak

Grilling the Flank Steak

When ready to cook, preheat your grill to high. Clean and then oil the grate with a paper towel that has been doused in oil.

Drain the flank from the marinade and lightly pat dry. Discard the marinade.

Place the flank steak diagonally onto the grill. Grill each side for approximately 4 minutes (for medium-rare) or until cooked to your liking.

Transfer to a tray lined with a rack and cover with vented foil to rest for a few minutes.

Once rested, slice the meat across the grain into 1/4" -inch thick slices. Sprinkle with Maldon salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve with fresh lime wedges and hot sauce, if desired.

  • Maldon salt (for finishing)
  • freshly ground black pepper (for finishing)
  • 1 lime (optional)
  • hot sauce (optional)
Rebecca B

Thickness of flank steak?

Hello.

I purchased pre-packaged flank steak at my local grocery store. When I unrolled it, both pieces looked about 1/2 the thickness of the steak in your recipe. Is there a recommended thickness for this dish?

(I made mine using your marinade -- quite good -- but stuffed it with roasted red peppers, basil and a chili sauce because I was having trouble projecting grill time with a thinner cut of meat).

Thank you

Kimberley S
Rouxbe Staff

RE: Thickness of flank steak?

No, it doesn't matter how thick or thin flank steak is. Once marinated, you will just need to adjust the grilling time based on how you like your steak cooked. The time that it takes to grill a cut to your liking just takes practice. It is best to grill thinner cuts of meat over high, direct heat. Cheers!

Rebecca B

Good to Know

I will try this recipe on a high heat grill, but will be very careful about watching the time. We like our steaks medium rare, and I am sure that a thin cut will overcook very quickly.

I look forward to trying this marinade on it's own.

Thank you

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