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southwestern flank steak with fresh fruit salsa

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Lynette !
Gulf Breeze, FL

There is an 8 hour chilling and marinating time, so you can make this ahead of time. That 8 hours is not included in the prep or cooking time. Once you do all the work ahead of time, the steak only needs to cook 4-6 minutes per side.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For southwestern flank steak with fresh fruit salsa

  • 1 1/2 lb
    flank steak
  • 1/4 c
    fresh orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    chili sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp
    `honey
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp
    grated orange rind
  • 1/2 tsp
    grated lemon rind
  • 2 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground red pepper
  • 1 md
    orange, thinly sliced
  • 1 c
    fresh pineapple diced
  • 1 c
    fresh papaya, chopped
  • 1
    kiwifruit, sliced
  • 1/2 c
    sweet red pepper, diced
  • 1/4 c
    green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp
    white wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    fresh cilantro, minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    sugar, plus 1 teaspoon!
  • 1/2 tsp
    crushed red pepper

How To Make southwestern flank steak with fresh fruit salsa

  • 1
    For the steak:
  • 2
    Place steak in a large shallow dish, and set aside.
  • 3
    Combine the orange juice and the next 10 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well. Pour the marinade over the steak. Place the orange slices over the steak. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hour, turning the steak occasionally.
  • 4
    Remove the steak from the marinade, and discard the marinade. Grill the steak over hot coals for 4 to 6 minutes on each side or to the desired degree of doneness. Let rest 10 minutes.
  • 5
    To serve, slice the steak diagonally across the grain into slim slices. Serve with the Fresh Fruit Salsa, garnish if desired with orange wedges and fresh cilantro sprigs.
  • 6
    For the Fresh Fruit Salsa:
  • 7
    Combine the pineapple, papaya, kiwifruit, sweet red pepper, green bell pepper, white wine vinegar, minced cilantro, sugar, and crushed red pepper in a bowl; toss gently. Cover and chill for 8 hours. Let stand at room temperature before serving.

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