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

Submitted by gailanng

"Sounds good. From Wisconsin Beef Council."

 

• Ready In: 6hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 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

• Marinade

• 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

directions

1. 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.
2. 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.