Recipe Thursday: Birthday Steak!

Ok so you're not going to put candles in it or anything but my birthday is coming up and steak and potatoes have been my meal of choice for as long as I can remember. Com'on now! I'm a good Midwest girl!! So in honor of my impending birthday, I bring you a healthy steak recipe to enjoy the next time you want a nice dinner!! Yay steak!!!

Chef Meg's Grilled Garlic Citrus Flank Steak

Nutrition Info

• Calories: 233.1
• Fat: 13.2g
• Carbohydrates: 4.2g
• Protein: 23.7g

Ingredients

Marinade:
10 cloves garlic, minced
1 t salt
1/2 t black pepper, cracked
1 t oregano
1 c orange juice
1 lime, juiced
1/4 c olive oil
1 1/2 lbs (24 oz) flank steak, trimmed of visible fat

Directions

Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl. Place steak in a plastic bag or glass dish and pour in marinade to cover. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours. 

Preheat grill to moderate heat. Remove steak from marinade; discard any leftovers. Grill, turning once until desired temperature is reached. For this large cut of meat, I recommend cooking to medium rare (135 degrees) and allowing the meat to rest for 5 minutes once taken off the grill to allow juices to redistribute. Once removed from the grill, the meat will continue to cook slightly, raising the temperature to medium (140 degrees). 

Serving size is three ounces of beef; makes six servings.

NOTE: The nutrition info is calculated for half the marinade as the other half is discarded.