Jalapeño Ginger Honey-Seared Flat Iron Steaks = YUM.

 Flat Iron steak is quickly becoming my favorite cut of beef. It’s super tender, very flavorful and retains the flavor of its marinade perfectly. Today honey, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic and lime seemed like they needed to sit in a dish for a while and think about the choices they made. It worked out great – now they are best friends.

Flat Iron Steak – tips!

In order to infuse as much flavor as possible, first I rubbed on a dry marinade ((for 2-3 hours)) then I came back and added a wet marinade ((and let it sit another 2-3 hours)). Well, I did both of those steps — but the truth is, I didn’t have time to make the wet marinade earlier in the day, so I threw the steak and some chopped jalapeño, cilantro and garlic in an airtight container in hopes to start the process. Then, I came back a few hours later, blended & mixed and pour it over the steak.

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I think it worked out great, and I will follow those same steps every time…forever and ever amen!! I used 3 lbs of steak, thinking I would have some leftovers — but the kids were savages! They licked up every last bit. I was so tempted to add soy sauce to the marinade but I restrained myself & I am so glad I did!! The lime & honey combined with the garlic & cilantro gave the steak a perfectly balanced, clean flavor that reminded me of Thai food.

I love recipes that pack on the flavor without pulling out butter, sugar and salt to do the work. I paired this steak with the kids favorite veggie Shock & Awe asparagus and Oven Roasted Potato Tots ((I will share that simple recipe next)). What will you use to flavor your flat iron steak?