Mexican Flank Steak with Brown Rice Recipe

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Mexican Flank Steak with Brown Rice
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Directions:

  1. Rinse beef and pat dry; cut across the grain into 1/8-inch-thick slices and place in bowl.
  2. In a blender, cover dried chiles with 3/4 cup boiling water; let stand until chiles are soft, about 15 minutes.
  3. Add lime juice, garlic, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon salt and whirl until smooth.
  4. Pour over Beef, cover and chill for 30 minutes.
  5. In a 3-to 4-quart pan over high heat, bring 4 cups water and brown rice to a boil.
  6. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender to bite, about 45 minutes.
  7. Meanwhile, pour oil into a 10-to-12-inch frying pan over high heat.
  8. When oil is hot, lift beef from marinade with slotted spoon (reserve marinade) and add to pan.
  9. Stir until meat is no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
  10. Transfer meat to plate or bowl, Add peppers and onions to pan; stir frequently until limp, 5 to 6 minutes.
  11. Return beef to pan along with marinade; bring to boil and cook, stirring once or twice for 1 minute.
  12. Spoon rice into bowls and top equally with beef, vegetables and sauce.
  13. Sprinkle with Cilantro.
  14. Add salt to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 560.07 Kcal (2345 kJ)
Calories from fat 135.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.03g 23%
Cholesterol 77.1mg 26%
Sodium 365.58mg 15%
Potassium 837.27mg 18%
Total Carbs 72.65g 24%
Sugars 7.13g 29%
Dietary Fiber 6.46g 26%
Protein 30.12g 60%
Vitamin C 102.8mg 171%
Vitamin A 2.3mg 76%
Iron 42.5mg 236%
Calcium 65.3mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 142.33 Kcal (596 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.82g 23%
Cholesterol 19.59mg 26%
Sodium 92.91mg 15%
Potassium 212.77mg 18%
Total Carbs 18.46g 24%
Sugars 1.81g 29%
Dietary Fiber 1.64g 26%
Protein 7.65g 60%
Vitamin C 26.1mg 171%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 76%
Iron 10.8mg 236%
Calcium 16.6mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.7
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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