June 05, 2026
Flat Steak With Citrus Corn Salsa, Simple Ingredients, Big Flavor
Serves: 4-6 | Prep: 20 min | Cook: 12 mi
Ingredients:
Steak + Marinade
- 1–2 lb Flat steak (Skirt, Bavette, Flank, or Flat Iron)
- ½ Cup chopped Cilantro
- ⅓ Cup Olive Oil
- ¼ Cup Soy Sauce
- Juice of 1 Orange
- Juice of 1 Lime
- 4 Cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Jalapeño, seeded + sliced
- 1 tsp. Cumin
- Salt + Pepper
Optional
- Corn Tortilla Shells
-
Cotija
Corn Salsa
- 2 ears corn (grilled or fresh off the cob)
- 1 red Bell Pepper, diced
- 2 Jalapeños, diced
- ½ red Onion, diced
- 2 Avocados, diced
- Handful Cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 Limes
- Olive Oil
- Salt + Pepper
- Cumin
- Paprika
- Red Pepper Flakes (to taste)
Directions
- Marinate. Whisk everything together and coat the steak well. Let it sit at least 1–4 hours, overnight if you can.
- Make the Corn Salsa. Char or grill the corn, then cut off the kernels.
- Toss with: pepper, jalapeño, onion, avocado, cilantro
- Season with: lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust—don’t skip the extra lime and salt at the end.
- Cook the Steak. Get your grill or pan hot. Cook 3–5 minutes per side. Pull at medium-rare. Rest 5–10 minutes. Slice thin, against the grain
- Assemble. Load tortillas with steak, top with corn salsa, finish with: Crumbled cotija