How To Make Cast Iron Flank Steak
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 461kcal
Ingredients
Flank Steak Marinade
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes, juiced)
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 lbs Flank Steak
Instructions
Flank Steak Marinade
- Combine 1/2 cup olive oil, 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tbsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp salt, & 1/2 tsp pepper and whisk to combine.
- Place flank steak into a gallon sized zip-top bag and pour flank steak marinade into bag. Zip to close tightly. Place bag in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes and up to 8 hours.
Cast Iron Flank Steak
- Heat a 12-15" cast iron skillet over mid high heat. Remove flank steak from marinade. Discard marinade.
- Place flank steak in hot skillet and sear for about 5 minutes or until a nice crust forms on the one side of the flank steak.
- Using tongs, turn flank steak over and sear the other side for about 5 minutes or until cooked to 120°F.
- Remove flank steak from skillet and rest 5-10 minutes. Slice thinly across the grain. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
*Total time does not include marinate time *Cook times may vary due to thickness of your flank steak. Always use an instant-read thermometer to determine meat is done.
