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TEQUILA LIME FLANK STEAK

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Tequila adds a punch of flavor and spice to this tender, juicy and grilled flank steak. Fire up the grill and grab some tequila, it’s time to celebrate! 

sliced flank steak garnished with parsley

Ingredients:


Yields: 6
Cook: mins
Prep: 2 hours


  • 2-pound flank steak
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup fresh lime juice, about 8 large limes
  • 1/2 cup silver tequila
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

PREPARATION: 


  • In a small mixing bowl, combine garlic, lime juice, tequila, soy sauce, cilantro, jalapeño, cumin, and black pepper
  • Place steak in a re-sealable bag and pour in marinade
  • Seal bag, and allow steak to marinate in the fridge for 2 hours
  • Remove bag from the refrigerator and allow marinated steaks to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling
  • Light Cowboy Hardwood Lump Charcoal in charcoal chimney and let burn for 10-15 minutes
  • Spread hot coals over grilling area and preheat grill for approximately 10 minutes
  • Once the coals have ashed over, remove steak from marinade and place over direct heat on the grill grate
  • Cover grill and allow steak to cook 5-6 minutes per side, flipping once while cooking
  • Remove from grill and cover loosely with foil and allowing to rest for 10 minutes
  • Slice into thin strips
  • Serve and enjoy!

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