Flat Iron Steak
When it comes to a steak that truly sizzles with flavor, flat iron steak is one of the best cuts you can bring to the grill, and this recipe proves it.
Ingredients
- 1 cup tequila
- ⅓ cup lime juice, (2 large limes)
- 5 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 pounds flat iron steak, cut in hanf and fork-poked all over
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, cleaned and chopped, stems too
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a wide glass pan, mix the following ingredients: tequila, lime juice, honey, brown sugar, chopped garlic cloves, and cilantro. Blend well.
- Salt and pepper the meat, then add it to the marinade. Refrigerate for a couple of hours, turning occasionally.
- Remove the meat from the glass pan and place the tequila-lime mixture in a small, heavy-bottom pan.
- Add the two tablespoons sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium heat until reduced by a third. 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add the butter to the reduced marinade and swirl over medium heat.
- Prepare the grill or heat a grill pan to high heat. Place the meat on the grill and cook until desired doneness is reached.
- Serve sauce over the sliced meat.
Notes
- Piercing the steak all over with a fork allows the marinade to penetrate deep into the meat, tenderizing it from the inside out.
- The longer it marinates, the more the flavor will be infused into your meat.
Nutrition
Calories: 762kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 759mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 367IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 6mg
Giangi's Kitchen provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as a registered dietician does not calculate them.