GRILLED MARINATED FLANK STEAK WITH LIME-CHIPOTLE SAUCE

Grilled Marinated Flank Steak With Lime-chipotle Sauce image

This is wonderful for Summer BBQ (even though I fire up the grill even during the middle of the winter). The flavors are wonderful. It may be a little spicy for some, but for the daring it's great. I found this recipe in the Oregonian newspaper, from Portland Oregon. I have many requests for this for dinner and for the recipe. Enjoy!!

Provided by GregV

Categories Meat

Time P1DT20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

3 lbs flank steaks
2 tablespoons minced chipotle chiles in adobo
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 cup hearty red wine (such as burgundy)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons minced chipotle chiles in adobo
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons brown mustard
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)
pepper
grilled sweet red onion (to garnish)
red bell pepper (to garnish)
yellow bell pepper (to garnish)

Steps:

To make meat: Carefully trim steak of any fat.
Mix together chipotle, garlic, cilantro, oil, wine and soy sauce; pour over steak. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. I always marinate overnight for the best flavor. To make sauce: In food processor, briefly blend honey, chipotle, vinegar, mustard, lime juice, garlic, cumin, allspice, cilantro and salt. Set aside. Correct seasoning with salt and pepper.
Prepare grill and hot coals according to manufacturer's instructions. Remove steak from marinade and discard marinade. Pat steak dry and grill over hot coals to desired doneness, approximately 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let steak rest 3 minutes before slicing.
To serve, slice meat thinly across grain on angle and arrange on warm plates with grilled sweet onions and peppers. Drizzle sauce over or serve on side.
NOTES : This is a great outdoor dish because it doesn't involve any stove-top or oven cooking. Any leftover meat and sauce can be turned into a filling for tacos or burritos.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.3, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 154.2, Sodium 1857.3, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 25.4, Protein 51.2