Grilled Lemon-Herb Marinated Flank Steak

GRILLED LEMON-HERB MARINATED FLANK STEAK
1 ½-2 lb. flank steak
MARINADE:
1 c. Olive oil
½ c. fresh lemon juice
1 t. crushed red pepper
1 c. chopped fresh parsley
½ c. chopped fresh baasil
½ c. fresh pico de gallo
2 T. minced garlic
1 t. ground cumin
Kosher salt/black pepper
Chopped parsley or green onions, garnish

1. In bowl, mix the ingredients for the marinade.
2. Season the flank steak both sides with kosher salt/black pepper.
3. Place steak in glass baking dish.
4. Spoon some of marinade on top and flip and do other side. Save the rest of marinade to baste or serve on the side.
5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours.
6. When ready to grill, preheat grill to 350-400.
7. Drain steak from marinade (discard this part of marinade.)
8. Place on grill and cover. Grill 6-8 minutes per side for 130-135 internal temp for medium rare. Baste with some of marinade if desired.
9. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
10. Thinly slice across the grain. Drizzle with marinade and garnish with chopped parsley or green onions.
    *Great to serve with a side dish of CUBAN RICE, BEAN, CORN SIDE DISH!
    CUBAN RICE, BEAN, CORN SIDE DISH
    Olive oil
    2 ears fresh corn, kernels removed
    1 (15.5-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
    4-6 oz. assorted cherry tomatoes
    ½ c. chopped onion
    ½ c. chopped red onion
    2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and diced
    ½ of each assorted bell peppers (I used purple and red)
    2 T. minced garlic
    Juice of 2 limes
    ¼ c. Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
    Salt/black pepper
    1 t. ground cumin
    1 c. cooked rice (I used Jasmine rice)
    1 T. honey
    1 T. sugar
11. In medium pot, drizzle bottom with olive oil and place over medium heat.
12. Add onion, red onion, jalapenos, bell peppers and garlic. Saute until tender, 2-3 minutes. Add the honey and sugar. Mix well.
13. Add the corn and beans. Saute another 2-3 minutes.
14. Add rice, lime juice, parsley, cumin, tomatoes, salt and pepper.
15. Stir to mix well. Taste for seasonings. Add more parsley if desired.
    *Great to serve with flank steak, grilled fish or chicken and tacos.