Adobo Flank Steak with Corn and Tomato Relish

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This sizzling summer recipe is perfect for an outdoor grill, friendly for gluten-free diets, and takes only 45 minutes from start to finish. Serve with grilled sourdough bread, warmed tortillas, or corn chips.

Recipe by Caden Rocker, reprinted with permission

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Makes

4 servings

Ingredients

For the marinade

  • 4 cloves peeled garlic
  • 2 chipotle peppers in Adobo sauce canned
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup honey
  • ½ cup brown sugar

For the steak

  • pounds flank steak

For the relish

  • 3 cups fresh corn kernels
  • 2 cups diced tomato
  • 1 chopped chipotle pepper in Adobo sauce canned
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine all marinade ingredients into a food processor or blender and purée.
  • Pour half the marinade over the flank steak and let sit for 30 minutes. Over a medium-hot grill, cook to desired doneness (145° for medium-rare), brushing on additional marinade while on the grill. Remove from heat and let rest for at least 5 minutes.
  • For the relish: In a separate bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
  • To serve, slice the rested flank steak on the bias and top with tomato and corn relish.

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