Ingredients:
2 ½ lbs Flank Steak
1 canned chipotle chile
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tbsp chopped cilantro
¼ cup vegetable oil
10 tbsp (.6 cup) lime juice for sauce
3 canned chipotle peppers, pureed
¼ cup honey
2 tsp peanut oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 tbsp brown mustard
½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes)
2 garlic cloves
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
8 slices crusty French bread
Grilled Lime Marinated Flank Steak with Chipotle Honey Sauce
Serves 8.
To Marinate Steak: Place the steak in large dish or baking pan. Mix together the chipotle, garlic, cilantro, vegetable oil, and lime juice in a bowl and pour over the steak. Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours, turning occasionally.
For Sauce: Combine the chipotles, honey, peanut oil, vinegar, mustard, lime juice, garlic, and cumin in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Stir in the cilantro (optional) and season with salt and pepper to taste.
To prepare Steak: Remove the steak from the marindate and season with salt and pepper. Grill over high heat for about 5 minutes on each side for medium rare, 7 minutes per side for medium, or the desired doneness. Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for about 4 minutes. With a sharp knife, thinly slice the steak across the grain, at a sharp angle.
To Serve: Serve the steak on top of a slice of the French bread and accompany each serving with several tablespoons of the sauce.
