Mexican Flank Steak Food

MEXICAN STUFFED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Place broth, 1/4 cup of the dressing, the ancho peppers and oregano in blender; cover. Blend on medium speed 1 min. Pour into large resealable plastic bag. Add steak; seal bag. Turn bag over several times to evenly coat steak with the broth mixture. Refrigerate overnight to marinate, turning occasionally.
• Mix potatoes, carrots, serrano chiles, bacon and 2 Tbsp. of the cilantro; set aside. Remove steak from marinade; reserve marinade in bag. Place steak on clean work surface. Spread evenly with potato mixture to within 1/2 inch of edges. Roll up tightly, starting at one of the short ends. Tie securely with kitchen string at 2-inch intervals; set aside.
• Heat remaining 1/4 cup dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add steak; cook until browned on all sides, turning occasionally. Add reserved marinade; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 1 hour 45 min. or until steak is medium doneness (160°F). Transfer steak to cutting board; let stand 10 min. Remove string; cut steak into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Place on serving platter. Spoon broth mixture over steak slices; sprinkle with the remaining 2 Tbsp. cilantro.

GRILLED MEXICAN STEAK

Steps:

• Toast the cumin seeds in a medium saute pan over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, or until fragrant.
• In a blender, combine the cumin seeds, jalapenos, garlic, pepper, lime juice, and salt. Pulse the blender to finely chop ingredients. Add the oil and cilantro and puree until smooth.
• Lightly score both sides of the meat with a knife so that the marinade will penetrate. Place the meat in a large plastic bag or bowl, pour in the marinade, and coat well. Marinate in the refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• Remove the meat from the marinade and discard the remaining marinade. Cook on high, 1 to 2 minutes per side, to sear the meat. Turn the heat down to low and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until the it has reached the desired doneness.

MEXICAN FLANK STEAK TACOS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, marinate the steak in the juice of the two limes, a small handful of cilantro, garlic pepper (or garlic powder and black pepper), and a generous pour of extra virgin olive oil. Flip the steak and season the other side.
• Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow to marinate for at least an hour or two.
• Grill the steak for 8-10 minutes on each side, until medium-rare (or medium, if desired). Let the steak rest off the grill for 15-20 minutes.
• Thinly slice, and chopped into pieces if desired.
• Place in warm or fried corn tortillas and served with your favorite taco toppings. I like lettuce, onion, avocado and salsa myself ;).

FLANK STEAK FAJITAS

Steps:

• Place beef in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, chili powder, cumin and salt; pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours. , Stir in red and green peppers. Cook 1 hour longer or until meat and peppers are tender. Thicken juices if desired., Using a slotted spoon, place about 1/2 cup beef mixture down the center of each tortilla; fold sides over filling. Serve with sour cream, salsa and cheese if desired.

MEXICAN FLANK STEAK TACOS

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine the first seven ingredients. Add the steak and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight., Place the cilantro, habanero, garlic, salt and pepper in a small food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., For salsa, grill the mango, pineapple and avocado, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until tender; set aside., Drain and discard marinade from steak. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 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 for 10 minutes., Place onion in a small bowl. Chop the grilled fruit and avocado; add to bowl. Grill tortillas, uncovered, over medium heat for about 1 minute on each side or until warm., Thinly slice beef across the grain; place on tortillas. Top with salsa and pesto.

EASY FLANK STEAK FAJITAS

Steps:

• Place steak in a large resealable plastic bag. Add lime juice, vegetable oil, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper to the steak in bag. Seal bag; turn to coat steak.
• Marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Drain meat; discard marinade. Center meat on a sheet (12x18 inches) of Reynolds Wrap® Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil. Bring up foil sides. Double fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Center sweet peppers, onion, and garlic on another sheet (12x18 inches) of heavy duty aluminum foil. Repeat steps above to make another foil packet.
• Wrap tortillas tightly in heavy duty aluminum foil.
• Bake meat and vegetable foil packets 30 to 35 minutes or until meat is desired doneness (145 degrees F for medium rare) and vegetables are tender, adding tortillas to the oven for the last 10 minutes of baking or until heated through.
• Open packets carefully by cutting along top fold with a sharp knife, allowing steam to escape; then open top of foil packet. Thinly slice the meat.
• Fill warm tortillas with meat and pepper mixture to serve. If desired, top with guacamole, salsa, and/or sour cream.

SLOW COOKED MEXICAN STYLE SHREDDED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Layer the sliced flank steak in a slow cooker, chop the onion and add to the cooker.
• Next add your seasonings and cover with the water or stock. Cook on low for 9hrs.
• 2hrs before the meat is cooked, in a skillet add the tablespoon of oil and gently fry the green pepper strips.
• When partially cooked add the strips to the slow cooker.
• Take 2 forks and shred meat in the cooker, reserving the stock to use as a sauce for baked enchiladas, taco's, burritos, etc.

MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Put the salsa, garlic, olive oil, and the juice of the lime in a zip top plastic bag. Shake around to mix ingredients.
• Add the flank steak to the bag. Seal the bag while pressing out as much air as possible. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
• When ready to cook, remove the steak from the bag, discarding marinade.
• Grill or broil the flank steak to medium or medium rare. Don't overcook - flank steak can get very tough and unappetizing if overcooked.
• Let it rest for 10 minutes, and slice the meat against the grain into thin slices.

MEXICAN FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Pound meat on both sides with a meat mallet then sprinkle with salt, garlic salt and pepper.
• Unwrap each of the tomales and place in a medium mixing bowl with sauce.
• Roll up each steak from one short side to the other side (like a jelly roll cake).
• Tie securely each steak closed with string or skewers.
• Place Flank steak in slow cooker.
• Dissolve bouillon in hot water.
• Combine broth with tomato sauce and hot pepper sauce.
• Pour over steaks.
• Cook on low heat for 8 to 10 hours.
• Lift out meat rolls and remove ties or skewers.
• Pour cooking liquid into saucepan and don't forget to skim off fat.
• Blend the cornstarch in cold water and add to cooking liquid.
• Cook and stir till thick.
• Serve meat with broth and shredded cheese sprinkled on top.

BROILED FLANK STEAK (NO MARINADE) MEXICAN STYLE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients and blend. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• In another small bowl, combine the other ingredients for the steak (except the steak).
• Brush the steak ingredients on one side of the steak and broil 6 inches from the heat, for 10 minutes.
• Turn the steak over and brush the other side with the steak ingredients and broil 6-10 minutes longer, until done to your liking.
• Let meat stand for 5 minutes, after it is done, before thinly slicing the meat across the grain.
• Serve with the chilled sour cream sauce.

THE BEST MARINATED GRILLED FLANK STEAK RECIPE

Steps:

• To a small food processor add garlic clove, fresh cilantro, red wine vinegar, lime juice, olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste. Blend until cilantro is finely diced.
• Add flank steak to a large ziplock bag or medium bowl. Pour 3/4 of marinade over steak, reserve remaining marinade for later. Move steak around to cover in marinade. Let sit for 1 hour or overnight (for best results)
• Heat grill to medium high heat, about 375-400 degrees F.
• Spray grill grates with cooking spray or rub down with oil soaked rag.
• Place marinaded flank steak on grill. Grill each side for 4-5 minutes.
• Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes to let the juices redistribute.
• Slice and serve with remaining marinade.

ARRACHERA (MEXICAN FLANK STEAK)

Steps:

• Combine everything but the steak in a zip lock baggie, add the steak. Marinate for 3 days, turning once a day. Grill directly over hot coals. Cut into thin slices across the grain.

RECIPE: AUTHENTIC MEXICAN TACOS ASADA (STEAK TACOS)

Steps:

• Place the steak in a glass or nonreactive baking dish. In a food processor or blender add all the marinade ingredients and blend until smooth. and pour the marinade over the steak. Cover and marinate for 2-8 hours or overnight.
• For best results preheat an outdoor grill. The oven broiler or a cast iron skillet can also be used. Place steaks on the grill, season again with salt and pepper. Cook approximately 4-6 minutes per side.
• It is best to take the steak off the grill just slightly under your preferred temperature. It will continue to cook while resting. Let it rest a few minutes tented loosely with aluminum foil. Once ready, cut the steak into slices about 1/8-1/4 inch thick against the grain.
• While steak is cooking, warm tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side in a skillet or on the grill. Stack the tortillas and move to the side or wrap in foil to keep warm.
• To assemble the tacos add slices of steak, chopped onions, cilantro, salsa and cheese to each tortilla. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime and a dash of your favorite hot sauce.
• As they say in Mexico, Buen Provecho! (Enjoy!)