Honky-Tonk Tequila Steak

Tequila Marinade

• Big handful of fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup tequila
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder or 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon onion powder or 1 shallot, roughly chopped
• 1 serrano or jalapeno pepper, seeded and roughly chopped (optional)

Steak

• 1 flank steak
• 1 to 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Mix the cilantro, tequila, lime juice, Wordestershire sauce, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and serrano pepper in a large ziptop plastic bag or plastice storage container.
2. Add the steak. Seal the bag and refrigerate for several hours.
3. Heat grill to high.
4. Remove the steak from the refrigerator or cooler, and let sit in the marinade for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
5. Remove from marinade, and sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
6. Discard the marinade.
7. Grill or broil the steak for 4 to 5 minutes on each side over direct heat. Remove from the heat, and let the steak rest for 5 minutes on a cutting board. Slice against the grain and serve.

By Kix Brooks via KathyMillerTime
Adapted from Cookin' It With Kix: The Art of Celebrating and The Fun of Outdoor Cooking