Spicy Southwestern Flank Steak

Name: Spicy Southwestern Flank Steak
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: US & Canada, Southwest (Tex-Mex)
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons, olive oil; 3 tablespoons, lime juice; 1 tablespoon, minced garlic; 1 , jalapeño chile, seeded and minced; 2 tablespoons, minced fresh cilantro leaves; 1 teaspoon, ground cumin; 1 teaspoon, chili powder; 1 teaspoon, ground turmeric; , Ground black pepper; 2 pound, flank steak, trimmed of excess fat; , Table salt

Main Courses
US & Canada
Southwest (Tex-Mex)
Meat
Beef
Grilling & Barbecue

Appears in Cook's Illustrated July/August 1993

Marinades are ineffective as tenderizers, but add deep flavor if used for the correct amount of time.

SERVES 4

TIME 35 minutes, plus 3 hours marinating

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