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Smoked Flank Steak

A delicious basic flank steak marinade infuses the steak before cooking in the smoker. This combination yields a perfectly juicy, tender steak.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinate
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 27 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 219 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 flank steak
  • 1 cup white tequila
  • 8 limes juiced
  • 1 orange juiced
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup garlic cloves
  • ½ white onion
  • 4 sprigs fresh oregano
  • 2 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 2 teaspoon garlic paste

Instructions

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  1. Gather all the ingredients you will need.
  2. Score the flank steak with a sharp knife.
  3. Add the steak to a ziplock bag with fresh oregano.
  4. Roughly chop the white onion and garlic and add to the bag with the steak.
  5. Combine tequila, lime juice, orange juice, and soy sauce in a bowl. Reserve ½ cup. Pour into the bag.
  6. Seal and let marinate for 2 hours.
  7. Remove steak from the bag.
  8. Remove garlic and onions from marinade and add to a saucepan with reserved marinade. Place into the smoker as it preheats. Preheat the smoker to 500 degrees.
  9. Combine garlic paste and olive oil in a small bowl and brush over the steak.
  10. Season with cumin, pepper, ancho chili powder, and salt.
  11. Place steak directly on the prepared grill grates. Cook 5 minutes per side, leaving it to cook after flipping once. Reduce smoker temperature to 225 degrees.
  12. After 10 minutes, brush with marinade. Cook until internal temp reads 125 degrees. Start checking after 60 minutes but should not take longer than 90 minutes.
  13. Remove from heat and let rest on a wooden cutting board. Drizzle with the marinade, then thinly slice.

Notes

  • Add the smoked flank steak marinade to the steak and let it sit for at least 2 hours to let all the flavors penetrate it the steak.
  • Don't move your steak after you place the raw side on the grate.
  • Always let your meat rest at leat 10 minutes before cutting to let the juices reabsorb.

Nutrition Information

Calories 219kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 1352mg (56%) Potassium 397mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 328IU (7%) Vitamin C 42mg (47%) Calcium 107mg (11%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 219

% Daily Value*

Calories 219kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 1352mg 56%
Potassium 397mg 8%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 328IU 7%
Vitamin C 42mg 47%
Calcium 107mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.