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Chipotle-Marinated Beef Flank Steak

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From: National Cattleman's Beef Association

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Servings: 4

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Ingredients

1 beef flank steak (about 1-1/2 to 2 pounds) or beef top round steak, cut 1 inch thick (about 1-3/4 pounds)
salt
Marinade:1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons minced chipotle chilies in adobo sauce
2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from chilies)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon freshly grated lime peel

Directions

Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl; mix well. Place beef steak and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight.
Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill flank steak, uncovered, 17 to 21 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness (top round steak 16 to 18 minutes for medium rare doneness; do not overcook), turning occasionally. Carve steak across the grain into thin slices. Season with salt, as desired.

Recipe courtesy of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association

To broil, place steak on rack in broiler pan so surface of beef is 2 to 3 inches from heat. Broil flank steak 13 to 18 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness (top round steak 17 to 18 minutes for medium rare doneness; do not overcook), turning once.

This recipe, using flank steak (1/4 of recipe) is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium and zinc; and a good source of iron.

This recipe, using top round (1/4 of recipe) is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium and zinc.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 381

Calories from Fat 196 (51%)

(32%)Total Fat 21g

(45%)Saturated Fat 9g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 9g

(34%)Cholesterol 103mg

(13%)Sodium 319mg

(21%)Potassium 750mg

Total Carbohydrate 6g

(1%)Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 4g

Sugar Alcohols 0g

(79%)Protein 39g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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