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    Jalapeño Lime-Marinated Steak

    Published: Aug 22, 2016 · Updated: Nov 9, 2022 by Maggie Unzueta

    Jalapeño Lime Marinated Steak is juicy and full of delicious flavors. One bite and it will send you back to grilling on warm summer days. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
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    Jalapeño Lime Marinated Steak is juicy and full of delicious flavors. One bite and it will send you back to grilling on warm summer days. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
    Jalapeño Lime Marinated Steak is juicy and full of delicious flavors. One bite and it will send you back to grilling on warm summer days. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Jalapeño Lime-Marinated Steak screams summer grilling.

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    The marinade brings a lot of flavor to the meat.

    It’s also extremely versatile and can be used with roughly any cut of beef. Or try it on chicken or pork. You won’t be disappointed.

    Also add Carne Asada Street Tacos and Mulitas to try this summer.

    Table of Contents

    • 1 Instructions
    • 2 Pro Tip:
    • 3 More Beef Recipes:
    • 4 Serve with
    • 5 HUNGRY FOR MORE?
    • 6 Jalapeño Lime-Marinated Steak
      • 6.1 Ingredients
      • 6.2 Instructions
      • 6.3 Nutrition

    Instructions

    Jalapeño Lime Marinated Steak is juicy and full of delicious flavors. One bite and it will send you back to grilling on warm summer days. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    It’s all in the marinade. You never get a lot of lime zest, do you?

    The little you get, though, goes a long way.

    Pro Tip:

    If you get a dry lime that’s not giving any juice, zap it in the microwave for 5 seconds. Also, we are only using just 1 jalapeno. Use two if you like it spicy.

    More Beef Recipes:

    • Salpicon de Res
    • Carne Asada Torta
    • Tacos de Bistec
    • Birria Pizza
    Jalapeño Lime Marinated Steak is juicy and full of delicious flavors. One bite and it will send you back to grilling on warm summer days. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    You can use any cut of meat.

    Carne asada is typically made with skirt steak or flank. You can totally use this marinade to make some tasty carne asada tacos.

    Here, I’m using flap steak because that’s what my friend, the butcher, had.

    If you like this recipe you might also like  Balsamic Jalapeno Grilled Tri Tip , Grilled Balsamic Herb Steak, and Grilled T Bone Steak Recipe

    Jalapeño Lime Marinated Steak is juicy and full of delicious flavors. One bite and it will send you back to grilling on warm summer days. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
    How long does flap meat take to cook?
     
    Flap steak cook for 4-6 minutes per side, a total of 8-12 minutes. Cook over high heat. Tent with foil paper and let rest before slicing. 

    See how flap steak is thicker on one side and thins out.

    The thinned out section will be more cooked.

    How do you cook flap steak in the oven?
     
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    Place marinated steak on a sheet pan.
    Cook for 25-40 minutes.
    Jalapeño Lime Marinated Steak is juicy and full of delicious flavors. One bite and it will send you back to grilling on warm summer days. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Serve with

    • Agua de Avena
    • Papas a la Mexicana
    • Nopales Asados
    • Elote en Vaso

    Top this Jalapeño Lime-Marinated Steak with salsa and serve with corn tortillas and arroz mexicano.

    Tender, juicy meat, that will wow your summer guests.

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    Jalapeño Lime Marinated Steak is juicy and full of delicious flavors. One bite and it will send you back to grilling on warm summer days. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Jalapeño Lime-Marinated Steak

    Jalapeño Lime Marinated Steak is juicy and full of delicious flavors. One bite and it will send you back to grilling on warm summer days. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
    4.80 from 5 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: BBQ, Dinner, Grilling
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 4 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 4 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 794kcal
    Author: Maggie Unzueta

    Ingredients

    • 3 lbs flap steak
    • 1 Jalapeño
    • Juice and zest of 3 limes
    • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon ground oregano
    • 2 garlic cloves finely minced
    • 1 tablespoon ground paprika
    • ½ cup oil
    • Salt and pepper

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a resealable plastic bag.
    • Let the meat sit in the marinade in the fridge for at least 4 hours. Overnight is best.
    • Take meat out of the fridge and let it rest for a few minutes before placing on the grill.
    • Heat grill to medium heat 350 degrees F.
    • Place meat on grill.
    • Cover it up, making sure the heat doesn’t go past 350 F.
    • Cook 10-15 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness and desired wellness.
    • Touch it with your tongs and make sure the meat “bounces back.” Or, you can stick it with a cheap meat thermometer.
    • Let the meat rest for 10 minutes in a foil tent before slicing as thinly as possible.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 794kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 75g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 1113mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 965IU | Vitamin C: 11.6mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 8.5mg
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    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Tracy

      April 29, 2020 at 12:01 pm

      5 stars
      I had just pickled my last fresh jalapeños so I used my roasted hatched green chiles I freeze every year. It was phenomenal! Olive oil, lime and charred spicy chiles….so, so good ❤️ Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        July 15, 2020 at 4:22 pm

        So glad you liked it!

        Reply
    2. Nellwyn

      August 24, 2016 at 5:02 am

      This looks amazing! Will definitely have to try it before barbecue season is over!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        August 24, 2016 at 9:08 am

        Yes! So sad to see the BBQ season leave… I need to get my indoor grill out.

        Reply
    3. Kirsten

      August 23, 2016 at 1:21 pm

      Oh wow, this sounds amazing! I love the idea of using lime!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        August 24, 2016 at 9:03 am

        Thank you! The lime is awesome in this recipe.

        Reply
    4. Whitney Fike

      August 23, 2016 at 12:09 pm

      5 stars
      This looks delicious. I can’t wait to try it with my husband for a meal.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        August 24, 2016 at 9:04 am

        This is a big time “husband pleasing” dish. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Christine - Jar Of Lemons

      August 23, 2016 at 11:37 am

      We have a bunch of steaks that need to be cooked, so I’m excited to try out this recipe! Sounds amazing!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        August 23, 2016 at 5:49 pm

        I know you’re going to LOVE this steak. Enjoy!

        Reply
    6. Audrey

      August 23, 2016 at 10:51 am

      Ha ha! We are already in the middle of week 3 back to school. I groan now, but I will enjoy the extra time in winter and spring breaks. But, that doesn’t mean I can’t grill up the delicious looking steak. Thanks for sharing on Creative K Kids #TastyTuesdays

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        August 23, 2016 at 5:48 pm

        3rd week! When did schools start going back to school so early?! I need to take out my indoor grill. It makes the house smoky, but it’s totally worth it. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Clarissa

      August 23, 2016 at 9:16 am

      Pinned! Looks delicious!

      -Clarissa @ theviewfromhere.is

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        August 24, 2016 at 9:04 am

        Thank you for pinning! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Gunjan

      August 23, 2016 at 7:09 am

      What a wonderful recipe. I especially loved your photography.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        August 23, 2016 at 5:38 pm

        Thank you! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Jolina - The Unlikely Baker

      August 23, 2016 at 6:04 am

      That is one good looking steak! It’s not back-to-school here quite yet (it happens after labour day) but I can feel summer slowly slipping away too! Really time to get the most of it.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        August 23, 2016 at 5:29 pm

        My thoughts exactly… Summer, don’t go!

        Reply
    10. melanie

      August 23, 2016 at 4:00 am

      I’m not usually a steak person but this looks amazing!!! I think I might ask for steak for my birthday now. 🙂

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        August 24, 2016 at 9:05 am

        My birthday is coming up. I think I want a steak for my birthday too. 🙂

        Reply
    11. Lisa Sell

      August 23, 2016 at 2:39 am

      My husband loves steak and seeing as he does the cooking in our home, I’m passing this recipe on to him!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        August 23, 2016 at 5:27 pm

        You are one lucky lady. My hubs cooks, but not as much as I would like him too. I should introduce him to your husband. 😀

        Reply
    12. Catrina

      August 23, 2016 at 1:31 am

      This looks so good. I love the idea of the lime and jalapeño together.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        August 24, 2016 at 9:05 am

        They go together like peanut butter and jelly. Ha! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Megan

      August 22, 2016 at 9:14 pm

      This looks so delicious, I really can’t wait to try it. Tomorrow’s my shopping day so this is definitely making the list. I’ve done skirt and flank but I’ve never tried flap steak – is it a similar cut? Did you find you preferred it over skirt or flank?

      I love that you all prefer your meat cooked a bit differently & that you still solve that by sharing different parts – I was smiling thinking of Goldilocks’s three bears. Great writing 🙂

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        August 23, 2016 at 5:26 pm

        Thank you! I like flap, but you can use skirt or flank. I feel like with skirt, though, you need to buy two strips of meat. That means more cashola, and the hubs already freaks out each time he sees the grocery bill. Eek!

        Reply
    14. Ashleigh

      August 22, 2016 at 8:44 pm

      Oh goodness, this jalapeno lime marinated steak looks wonderful! I love trying new, delicious recipes, and this one looks like something I’d love! Thank you so much for sharing!!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        August 24, 2016 at 9:05 am

        Hope you give this a try. It’s SO good.

        Reply
    15. Sarah Grace Spann

      August 22, 2016 at 7:23 pm

      One thing I don’t have much experience in: cooking meat! Oh my do you make this look delicious! I need to learn your ways!

      xo
      SarahGrace

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        August 23, 2016 at 5:14 pm

        I didn’t either until I met the hubs. He and our son are big meat eaters. Now, I’m an expert meat cooker… not. Lol.

        Reply
    16. Danielle

      August 22, 2016 at 6:01 pm

      4 stars
      That steak looks like it was marinated to perfection and became “Last Supper” exceptional when it was done. OMGut I would so go for that right now. You did a great job on this recipe, almost drooled on the keyboard!! Kiddin!

      No I’m not 😛

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        August 24, 2016 at 9:06 am

        I literally laughed out loud. Thank you!

        Reply
    17. Stephanie

      August 22, 2016 at 2:55 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness Maggie, your photos look absolutely delicious. I bet your kitchen smelled heavenly!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        August 24, 2016 at 9:06 am

        It did. My neighbors hate me. LOL. 🙂

        Reply
    18. candy

      August 22, 2016 at 2:17 pm

      We have tons of jalapeño from the garden so this is perfect sauce to make.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        August 24, 2016 at 9:07 am

        You’re so lucky! I need to grow jalapenos next year.

        Reply
    19. Leah

      August 22, 2016 at 12:21 pm

      This looks and sounds so good! Delicious flavor combo, yum!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        August 23, 2016 at 5:12 pm

        I can’t wait to make this again. It was SOOOOO good.

        Reply

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