Grilled Lime Marinated Flank Steak with Chipotle Honey Sauce

Ingredients:

• 2 ½ lbs Flank Steak
• 1 canned chipotle chili
• 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

Directions:

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 marinade 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.

Serves 8.