1½ pounds flank steak ▢⅓ cup olive oil ▢3 tablespoons lime juice ▢½ cup cilantro, chopped ▢4 teaspoons minced garlic ▢1 teaspoon cumin powder ▢½ teaspoon chili powder ▢salt and pepper to taste
Make marinade by combining olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder in a small bowl.
Add steak to the bowl or to a baking dish (with marinade poured over) making sure meat is coated and marinate for 2-3 hours.
Heat grill to medium-high heat and cook meat for 5-7 minutes on each side. Let meat rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes.
Slice meat at an angle against the grain with a sharp knife and serve warm.
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