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    Home » Recipes » Beef » Jalapeño Lime-Marinated Steak

    Jalapeño Lime-Marinated Steak

    Last Updated November 9, 2022. Originally Posted August 22, 2016 By Maggie Unzueta

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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
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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 screams summer grilling.

    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.

    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.

    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

    Top this Jalapeño Lime-Marinated Steak with salsa and serve with corn tortillas and Mexican rice.

    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
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    Course: BBQ, Dinner, Grilling
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 4 hours 30 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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    Filed Under: Beef, Mexican, Recipes

    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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    Comments

    1. 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
    2. 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
    3. 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
    4. 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
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