GRILLED LIME-MARINATED FLANK STEAK WITH CHIPOTLE HONEY SAUCE

GRILLED LIME-MARINATED FLANK STEAK WITH CHIPOTLE HONEY SAUCE image

Categories Beef

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

21/2 pounds grass-fed flank steak
1 canned chipotle chile
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes)
For the sauce:
3 canned chipotles, pureed
1/4 cup honey
2 teaspoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons brown mustard
2/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice(about 5-6 limes)
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon cumin
Cilantro (optional)
Salt and pepper

Steps:

1. Place the steak in large dish or baking pan. 2. Mix together the chipotle, garlic, cilantro, vegetable oil, and lime juice in a bowl and pour over the steak. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours, turning occasionally. 3. Make the sauce: Combine the chipotles, honey, peanut oil, vinegar, mustard, lime juice, garlic and cumin in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Stir in the cilantro (optional) and season with salt and pepper to taste. 4. Remove the steak from the marinade and season with salt and pepper. Grill over high heat for about 5 minutes on each side for medium rare. Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for about 4 minutes. 5. With a sharp knife, thinly slice the steak across the grain, at a sharp angle. 6. Serve the steak on top of a slice of French bread and accompany each serving with a few tablespoons of sauce.