Tex Mex Grilled Flank Steak Recipes

TEX-MEX GRILLED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Pour all 8 packets of sazon seasoning into a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Add beer, seal, and shake until sazon seasoning is dissolved. Add flank steak and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove steak from the bag and discard marinade.
• Grill steak on the hot grill for about 6 minutes on each side for medium or until desired doneness. Remove steak from gill and let rest 10 minutes. Slice against the grain.

TEX-MEX FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except steak and heat in a medium saucepan, stirring until sugar melts and flavors are combined.
• Marinate meat in the sauce for 4-5 hours or overnight in the refrigerator, turning occasionally.
• Remove meat from the marinade, heat and use as a baste or sauce if you like, and sear meat quickly over high heat, about 1 minute per side, and then lower heat to medium-low and continue cooking about another 5 minutes per side until done to your liking.
• Slice meat on a diagonal against the grain into thin slices.

TEX-MEX FLANK STEAK FAJITAS WITH SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• For the Tex-Mex chili rub: Mix together the paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, chipotle chile powder, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Toss the flank steak in a container with the olive oil and lime juice, then rub with the spice mixture. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours before cooking.
• For the squash and zucchini: Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini and a pinch of salt and cook until the zucchini is light brown and tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, yellow squash and a pinch of salt, then transfer the cooked squash to the plate. Add the scallions to the skillet and cook, stirring once or twice, until lightly charred. Add the tomato, jalapeno and the cooked zucchini and squash and stir to combine. Add the cilantro and season with salt. Set aside.
• Prepare a grill for medium-high heat and brush the grill grates with oil.
• Grill the flank steak until marked, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and thinly slice.
• Serve with the warm tortillas and toppings.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK WITH SUMMER RELISH

Steps:

• Mix garlic, salt, rosemary and oil; rub over both sides of steak. Let stand at least 30 minutes. Meanwhile, brush corn, onions, tomatoes and poblano with 1 tablespoon oil. Grill, covered, over medium-high heat 5-10 minutes or until vegetables are charred and tender, turning occasionally., Grill steak, covered, over medium heat 5-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand 5 minutes., When corn is cool enough to handle, cut kernels from cobs; place in a large bowl. Remove skin and seeds from tomatoes and poblano. Chop onions, tomatoes and poblano; add to bowl. Gently stir in avocado, vinegar, salt and remaining oil. Thinly slice steak across the grain. Serve with relish.

TEX-MEX FLANK STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 1 cup broth and dried chilis to boil in heavy small saucepan. Cover and let stand 20 minutes. Stem and seed chilies. Rinse. Strain cooking liquid. Transfer chilis, garlic and cumin to blender. Blend until smooth. Remove 1/3 cup puree and reserve. Spread remaining puree over both sides of beef. Season with salt. Place in shallow baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Simmer remaining 1/4 cup broth, onion, fresh chilis and bell pepper in heavy medium skillet until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl and cool. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover vegetables and chill.)
• Preheat broiler. Transfer beef to baking sheet. Broil 5 minutes, turn and broil 3 minutes. Let beef stand 10 minutes. Cut into thin slices. Add any accumulated juices and 1/3 cup salsa to reserved puree.
• For each plate, layer in order: lettuce, salsa, bell pepper mixture, corn, beef, chopped tomato, fresh cilantro, cheese and reserved puree. Garnish with tortilla chips and serve.

TEX-MEX GRILLED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Pour all 8 packets of sazon seasoning into a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Add beer, seal, and shake until sazon seasoning is dissolved. Add flank steak and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove steak from the bag and discard marinade.
• Grill steak on the hot grill for about 6 minutes on each side for medium or until desired doneness. Remove steak from gill and let rest 10 minutes. Slice against the grain.