Grilled Lime-Marinated Flank Steak With Chipotle-Honey Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

For Steak and Marinade
2 1/2 lbs flank steaks, choice grade
1 canned chipotle chile, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1/4 cup vegetable oil
10 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (about 5 limes)
For Sauce
3 canned chipotle chiles, pureed
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons brown mustard
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes)
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
4 slices crusty French bread, cut at an angle

Preparation

TO MARINATE STEAK: Place the steak in a large dish or baking pan.
Mix together the chipotle, garlic, cilantro, vegetable oil, and lime juice in a bowl and pour over the steak.
Cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours (do not marinate longer), turning occasionally.
Prepare the grill.
FOR SAUCE: Combine the chipotles, honey, peanut oil, vinegar, mustard, lime juice, garlic, and cumin in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
Stir in the cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste.
TO PREPARE STEAK: Remove the steak and season with salt and pepper.
Grill over high heat for about 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, 7 minutes on each side for medium, or to the desired doneness.
Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for about 4 minutes.
With a sharp knife, thinly slice the steak across the grain and at a sharp angle.
TO SERVE: Serve the steak on top of a slice of the French bread and accompany each serving with several tablespoons of the sauce.