1cupfresh cilantro leavesloosely packed about 1 bunch
4clovesgarlic freshpeeled
⅔cuplime juice the juice of about 5 limes
2teaspoonssalt
2teaspoonsblack pepper
1teaspoonsugar
1cupolive oil
1cupwater
5-7poundssteakwe used flank steak
Instructions
Combine cilantro, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, sugar, and water in a blender and pulse until well combined. (Makes about 3 cups total).
Add steak to a gallon bag or other container and pour about half of the marinade over, making sure it is well coated. Reserve remaining marinade for later.
Allow meat to marinate for desired time (but not longer than overnight).
GRILLED
Place your marinated steak on a pre-heated high heat grill, basting and turning frequently (about every 5-7 minutes) until steak is cooked to your desired doneness.
If cooking more well than medium-rare, lower grill to medium heat after about 10 minutes to avoid over-charring.
Allow steak to rest at least 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
OVEN BROILED
Place marinated steak on a sheet pan on the highest rack in your oven. Set to high/broil and set timer for 4 minutes (watch closely as every oven is a little different!).
Turn steak (basting if desired), and broil for an additional 4 minutes. Check internal temperature.
If more done than medium-rare is desired, move steak to a lower rack and continue cooking (turning/basting every few minutes) until desired internal temperature is reached. Always stay near the oven and watch closely when broiling.
Allow steak to rest at least 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Notes
Calories are automatically generated. For best results calculate based on your exact ingredients.
A rare steak will have a cool red center and measure about 125F on the meat thermometer.
A medium cooked steak will have a warm pink center and measure about 145F on the meat thermometer.
A medium-well steak will have a slightly pink center and measure about 150F on the meat thermometer.
A well done steak will have a little to no pink and will measure about 160F on the meat thermometer.