Description
A cozy weeknight dinner featuring grilled flank steak marinated in a tangy cilantro lime sauce, served over rice with fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb flank steak
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the flank steak in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill or sear the steak on high heat for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing it thinly.
- Assemble by placing cooked rice in a bowl, adding sliced steak, and topping with avocado and optional toppings.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the steak overnight. Always slice against the grain for tenderness. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg