Description
Tequila Lime Flank Steak is a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer grilling. This recipe infuses tender flank steak with a zesty marinade made from fresh lime juice, blanco tequila, garlic, and cilantro, delivering an explosion of taste in every bite. Ideal for barbecues, family gatherings, or casual weeknight dinners, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also versatile in its serving options. Enjoy it sliced in tacos, atop salads, or alongside your favorite sides for a complete meal that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb flank steak
- 3 heads garlic (chopped)
- 3/4 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup blanco tequila
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (sliced)
- 1 Tbsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
Instructions
- In a large resealable bag, combine chopped garlic, lime juice, tequila, soy sauce, cilantro, jalapeño, black pepper, and cumin. Mix well.
- Add the flank steak to the bag and ensure it's evenly coated in the marinade. Seal and refrigerate for 2-3 hours.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the steak from the marinade and grill for 4-6 minutes on each side for medium-rare doneness.
- After grilling, let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.
- Serve with reserved marinade as a dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 6 oz or 170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 90mg