This delicious flank steak recipe calls for a flavorful chipotle-tequila marinade and cooked hot and fast on the grill. 

See Also

Irish Flank Steaks

Soy and Garlic Flank Steak

Jack Daniel's Flank Steak

Ingredients

• 2 pounds/900 g flank steak
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, plus 1 tablespoon/15 mL of adobo sauce
• juice of 1 lime
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons/30 mL tequila
• 1 tablespoon/15 mL olive oil
• 2 teaspoons/10 mL salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons/7.5 cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon/5 mL dried oregano

• Prep Time: 13 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes

• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: Serves 4-5

Preparation

Place flank steak in shallow glass dish or in resealable plastic bag.  In food processor, add remaining ingredients and pulse to a paste-like consistency.  Pour over flank steak, making sure all sides are coated cover dish or seal bag and place into refrigerator for 2-3 hours. 

Preheat grill for medium-high heat.  Place steak on grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side.  Brush remaining marinade onto steak during the first half of cooking.

  Once cooked, remove from heat, allow to rest for 3-5 minutes, then slice across the grain and serve.