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flank steak

🥗Healthier: sirloin

💰Cheaper: chuck roast

Sirloin is leaner, while chuck roast offers a more economical option.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity, and vinegar is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

Juice 2 limes into a bowl for the marinade.

Add 1/2 cup of orange juice to the bowl.

Add minced garlic to the bowl.

Add cumin to the bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce to the bowl.

Add chopped cilantro to the bowl.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt and black pepper to the bowl.

Add oil to the bowl and mix all ingredients together.

Add flank steak to the marinade and mix to coat.

Marinate the flank steak for at least 4 hours.

After marinating, remove the steak and pat it down to prevent flare-ups on the grill.

Season the steak with a pinch of salt on top.

Grill the steak on the Oklahoma Joe grill for 7 minutes on one side.

Rotate the steak if necessary to ensure even cooking.

Flip the steak and check the temperature to ensure it's cooked to preference.

Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for about 5 minutes.

Cut the steak against the grain to ensure tenderness.

Finish with a rub for extra flavor and garnish with cilantro and lime juice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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