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A Flavorful Recipe

A Flavorful Recipe
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Savor a delicious Flank Steak Bowl featuring marinated flank steak grilled to perfection, served over rice with black beans, corn, fresh veggies, and optional feta cheese. This colorful and satisfying dish is perfect for any day of the week!

Ingredients

Marinade:

  • 1 pound flank steak
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Additional Ingredients:

  • 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
  • Extra cilantro for garnish
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Making the Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine the lime juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
  2. Marinating the Steak: Place the flank steak in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring it’s well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Cooking the Rice: Cook the rice according to package instructions. Brown rice is recommended for added nutrition.
  4. Preparing Additional Ingredients: Heat the black beans, cook the corn, and prepare the remaining fresh ingredients.
  5. Grilling the Steak: Preheat the grill and grill the steak for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
  6. Assembling the Bowls: Arrange the rice, black beans, corn, steak slices, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and feta cheese in serving bowls.
  7. Garnishing and Serving: Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, consider adding jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
  • This recipe is versatile; feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences.
  • Leftover steak can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and used in salads or wraps.

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