Tequila Lime Flank Steak on the grill

Flank steak on the grill is perhaps one of the easiest and most versatile cuts of meat to make, You can eat it on it’s own, use it on fajitas and tacos (Yum!), use it on salad, add it to nachos and even use it on a sandwich. This Tequila Lime Marinade for Flank Steak is one of the best recipes for flake on the grill and marinade for flank steak you will find. It will have everyone asking for more and everyone asking for the recipe.

We love grilling as much as we possibly can once the weather turns warm in Michigan. The first day it cracks 50 degrees with a bit of sunshine people pull out their grills and the season begins. Flank steak on the grill is a simple and delicious summer dish that you should be eating from the first time you fire the grill up in the spring until it’s last hoorah in the fall. This Tequila Lime Flank Steak on the grill is the recipe you should use for both those occasions.

Things to love about flank steak

One of my favorite things about flank steak is how easy it is to infuse it with flavor. A marinade for flank steak is an easy, hands-off-kind-of-way. This Tequila Lime Marinade for flank steak on the grill is the most delicious marinade I’ve ever had.

Another of my favorite things about flank steak on the grill is how fast it cooks. We grill this flank steak for about six minutes per side over medium heat. Give it eight minutes per side if you like it a little more pink and less red, but you really don’t want to go over that.

Making flank steak on the grill tender

Flank steak has a reputation for being tough and not of great quality. However, when you make a marinade for flank steak and give it a little time, you will be surprised at how tender, delicious and crave-able it can actually be. This Tequila Lime Flank Steak om the grill is so delicious that Kevin and I can usually eat one whole flank steak between the two of us.

Tequila Lime Marinade for Flank Steak

The flavor for the Tequila Lime Flank Steak comes from the marinade. It has an amazing and delectable taste that’s something you will want to eat over and over again. It does use tequila but it cooks off during the grilling process. Other than that it includes a healthy dose of fresh squeezed lime juice, some soy sauce and a blend of herbs and spices that keeps this flank steak on the grill exploding with flavor.

The Tequila Lime Marinade for flank steak only takes a few minutes to make and then you don’t have to worry about doing anything else. I like to add it to a large Tupperware container and pour the ingredients for the marinade right on top. There’s enough liquid that it should cover the flank steak. I cover it with a lid, give it a little shake and then stick it in the refrigerator for three hours.

Tips for cooking flank steak on the grill

• This marinade needs 3-6 hours to tenderize the meat. We’ve made this a couple times and have found this to be the sweet spot for the flavor. We’ve also let it sit in there for 24 hours before and I don’t recommend that. It comes out a bit too tangy if you let it go too long.
• Make sure to cook this over medium. Whether you’re cooking on the Weber grill like we have, on a Traeger grill like we have (Yes, we have two grills) or inside on a cast iron grill, you want to make sure the heat is consistent. When we have cooked this on the Traeger, the grill does most of the work. You can see our experience with that {HERE}. We’ve cooked this using all three methods and really they all come out tasting delicious.
• Make sure to give the meat time to rest before cutting into it. I would give it at least 5 minutes. If you can keep it somewhere that will hold the temperature, you can give it 10 minutes.
• Flank steak is extremely lean and doesn’t need any trimming. However you may want to tenderize it a bit with a meat tenderizer. Just don’t over-do it and make it too flat or it will alter the cooking time.

What to make with Tequila Lime Flank Steak

We love all of these summer side dish options with the flank steak. We also love making into tacos and nachos too!

• Elote Street Corn {HERE}
• Grilled Sweet Potato Steaks {HERE} This is one of our most favorite recipes – ever. The creamy sauce pictures here is a Crema from the Sweet Potatoes.
• Rotini Pasta Salad with homemade Italian Dressing {HERE}
• Grilled Mediterranean Asparagus {HERE}
• Bacon & Blue Potato Salad {HERE}
• Watermelon Margarita {HERE}

Thank you so much for following along today, friends! You can find the full, printable Tequila Lime Flank Steak recipe below. I hope that you enjoy this Tequila Lime Flank Steak recipe and I hope that you will come back and visit us again at Sugar Maple Farmhouse.

Tequila Lime Flank Steak on the Grill

Tequila Lime Flank Steak on the grill will be your go-to summer recipe! It's mouthwatering and craveable and you will want to make it again and again.

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Course: dinner

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: flank steak on the grill, marinade for flank steak, Tequila Lime Flank Steak, tequila lime marinade

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Marinading: 3 hours

Servings: 4 servings

Author: Rachel

Ingredients

• 1.5 - 2 lb. Flank steak
• 1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice You will need 6 - 10 limes for this.
• 1/2 cup blanco tequila
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 Tbsp. of garlic, grated or chopped
• 1 jalapeno, sliced and seeds removed Leave the seeds in if you like things spicy!
• 1/2 Tbsp. ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin

Instructions

• Add flank steak to an air-tight plastic container and add in all the marinade ingredients.
• Seal the container and give is a little shake.
• Refrigerate for 3-6 hours.
• Pre-heat the grill to medium. Give it about 10 minutes to warm up.
• Remove the flank steak from the marinade and grill about 6 minutes per side. If the flank steak is thicker or you like it more well done, you can cook 8 minutes per side.
• Let the flank steak rest for about 5 minutes before cutting it. Then serve immediately.