Name: Grilled Flat Iron Steak
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1-1/2 pounds beef flat iron steak or top sirloin steak

A four-hour marinating process and a quick trip to the grill make this grilled flat iron steak recipe a keeper.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 garlic cloves, minced

1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder

1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1-1/2 pounds beef flat iron steak or top sirloin steak

Instructions

1 Prepare the marinade

2 In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes, working until well-blended. Pour the marinade into a shallow dish, then add beef, turning it to coat both sides. Cover the dish and refrigerate it for up to four hours, flipping the meat halfway.

3 Grill and rest

4 Drain the beef, discarding marinade. Then grill the steak, covered, over medium-high heat until the flat iron steak reaches your desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°F; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), usually for about five to six minutes on each side. Then let the steak stand five minutes.

5 Cut across the grain

6 Cut the steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices, then serve.