Having kids is a never ending supply of entertainment.
For instance, Ryder comes in from school and says, “Mommie, my teacher asked me today what you do….I told her you have a blog.”
I’m thinking ‘cool, that’s great!’
“Yeah, I told her you have a blog, because I didn’t want to tell her all you do is help me with homework and make me food”
Well that’s just great! Yep, Ryder, that’s all I do…..
Since all I do is help tutor and make food, I made my carnivore boys this flat iron steak.
I started making flat iron steak for steak tacos. But now I use a variety of different marinades, grill it and serve it with traditional steak sides and salads. I love it with Romaine Toss, Famous Potato Salad or Muenster Mac and Cheese!
Orange & Jalapeno Marinated Grilled Flat Iron Steak / Call Me PMc
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeno diced
- 2 T fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 orange zested and juiced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 T apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 c olive oil
Instructions
- Combine all marinate ingredients in a zip-top bag. (The mixture will be more of a paste than a traditional marinade.) Place steak in bag rubbing marinade mixture over steak. Close securely and set in refrigerator from 1 to 4 hours.
- Remove steak from refrigerator and allow to sit at room temperature at least 30 minutes before grilling. Pre-heat grill to medium high. (If your grill doesn't have a thermometer, an easy test would be to hold your hand 4 to 5 inches over the grate. You will only be able to hold your hand there for 2 to 3 seconds at this temperature.) Grilling time will depend on the thickness of steak and how well done you like it. Place steak on grill at an angle. Rotate a quarter turn after 2 to 3 minutes depending of degree of doneness that you prefer. Cook another 2 to 3 minutes at this angle before flipping to other side. Again cook 2 to 3 minutes, rotate a quarter turn and cook another 2 to 3 minutes. Usually the second side requires less grill time so watch it carefully. Using an instant read thermometer is the most accurate method for assuring you get the degree of doneness that you prefer. Remove from grill and let steak rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
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Eve says
Ah……so you are a domestic engineer? The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world. The most important job there is.
Linda says
Paula, this sounds so good. This is a great grilled dinner. The weather is finally coming around for a party.
Linda
Jaime @ Mom's Test Kitchen says
That marinade sounds delicious!! Pinned!
Leslie Stewart says
My mouth is watering YUM!
Adelina Priddis says
haha, I love kids!
This looks like a great steak marinade. Thanks for sharing with Foodie Friday
Heather@ourcultivatedlife says
Your son's comment is hysterical!! That is sooo something my 9 yr old would say to me:) This recipe looks amazing!! Will definitely give it a try:)
kelli@eatprayreadlove. says
That is hilarious! Kids are so funny. Some days I feel like that IS all I do! lol
And this steak? It looks delicious!
Diane says
So funny… yes we blog, cook, tutor, clean, chauffeur, and do a lot of laundry. Are their really stay at home mom' s who watch soap opera's all day? Love the marinade thanks for sharing it on foodie friday Paula.
lovelyyouboutique says
Hi Paula, I'm stopping by from the blog hop. I enjoyed your post and browsing your blog! I felt like I was looking at the Food Network. I so look forward to following, as I have a hubby and kids that I enjoy cooking for and you have some great/tasty looking dishes for me to try.
Stop by to see me sometime 🙂
-Natasha @ Lovely You: Faith, Family, Fashion
Danni Baird @ Silo Hill Farm says
Paula, I just pinned this! It looks awesome and I think I'll make it for Sam for Valentines dinner. Do you think I could freeze it after putting the marinade on and then thaw it and grill it?
Angela Paris says
Hi Paula,
thanks for hosting GYB hop again – it's such a great link up party! This steak looks amazing – I think my husband would be putty in my hand if I made this (which is why I'm pinning it and working it into next week's meal plan, haha!)
Happy Thursday!
ang
Our Pinteresting Family says
That sounds so yummy, Paula! Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂 Megan
Nicole | Pharr Away says
This looks SO delicious, Paula! Definitely a must try. Your son is hilarious…kids sure do have a way with words! Just stopping by in advance as I saw you'll be co-hosting the GYB tomorrow as well! Take care :)!!!
Eva Gallant says
You've got me craving steak at 10:45 p.m.! it looks delicious.
Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
Paula this looks delicious! I love flank steak! Kids are so funny! It sounds just like something my boys would say!
Paula Jones says
Thanks so much! yes, I have come to learn that from kids! 🙂
Jeannine Breton says
Typical kids reply….Your post today looks great.
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
this sounds great, Paula!