New Mexico-Style Flank Steak

Ingredients: 

1/4 cup tequila
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 garlic cloves minced
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 pound flank steak
1/8 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper

Yield: 

4 Servings

Method: 

Combine the tequila, lime juice, garlic, and hot pepper sauce in a shallow glass dish or zip-top freezer bag.

Add the steak; turn to coat. Cover the dish or seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours or overnight.

Prepare a charcoal grill or preheat the broiler.

Drain and discard the marinade. Grill or broil the steak, 4 to 5 inches from the heat source, 4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to desired doneness. Carve the steak into thin slices across the grain. Season with pepper before serving.

This recipe yields 4 servings. Serving size: about 3 ounces.

Exchanges Per Serving: 3 Lean Meat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 173; Calories from Fat 74; Total Fat 8g; Saturated Fat 3g; Cholesterol 54mg; Sodium 67mg; Carbohydrate 1g; Dietary Fiber 0g; Sugars 0g; Protein 22g.