CHIPOTLE-MARINATED BEEF FLANK STEAK (OR TOP ROUND STEAK)

Chipotle-Marinated Beef Flank Steak (Or Top Round Steak) image

Provided by gailanng

Categories Steak

Time 6h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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 and salt to taste. 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.1, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 78.4, Sodium 53.4, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.7, Protein 26.9