There’s maybe nothing I love more than a Margarita. The tequila, lime, and orange flavor is irresistible. I’ve tried a tequila-type marinade with chicken before and I thought rib-eye steaks would be even better with these flavors.
Rib-eyes have a fairly high fat content and as the meat grills, the fat melts and makes the most tender and flavorful meat. And it really soaks up the flavors of the marinade.
I made a marinade out of tequila, triple sec, lime juice, garlic, and cilantro, plus a little sugar and a few red pepper flakes for even more flavor. I let the margarita steaks marinate for about 5 hours (4 to 6 hours is good). Be sure to pat the steaks dry before you grill them to get a really nice char.
I cooked them on a hot grill (you could use a grill pan instead) and you’re going to laugh. The last few times I’ve grilled on our new grill, I’ve been wondering why the grill marks were so wide. I mentioned it to my husband. Well, it turns out the grill grates were upside down! Well, even with the fat grill marks, these steaks were still unbelievable. I love a juicy rib-eye. Even more so when flavored like a margarita.
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Margarita Steak
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup tequila
- 2 tablespoons triple sec
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 4 Rib-Eye Steaks
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a ziptop bag, coating steak well. Refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours.
- Place steak on counter 20 minutes before ready to grill.
- Heat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil grill grates
- Discard marinade and pat steaks dry with paper towels.
- Place on gill for 5 minutes, flip steaks, and continue to grill until desired degree of doneness.
Notes
You can substitute orange juice for triple sec.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Will any steak do I don’t care for ribeyes
Yes, you can use this marinade with any steak.
WOW! I was very skeptical about this recipe …made it according to the instructions …and, it turned out sooooo darn good. I served it with salsa verde (recommended from a similar recipe) and it was a big hit with me (a Gringo) and my Costa Rican family members …young and old, male and female. Served with the salsa verde …it went way beyond expectations!!! Maybe not a pure steak lovers steak, but a real adventure in in flavor. Try it!!! And …although probably very good without it …salsa verde (a salsa with tomatillos) is recommended to launch your steak into another dimension.
Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Looks so good What else would go good with it ? Thanks Jeff.
This steak looks to die for! I love a good margarita too, and marinating a steak in those flavors is a terrific idea. Thanks for the post.
WoW!!
This is going to be such a hit with my hubby, he’s a big time grilled meat guy.
Any grilled meat is always good, but adding this marinade is tops!
Thanks Christin!
Pinned!
You’ve cooked this steak to perfection Christin! Looks so charred and delicious..
This marinade sounds like summer a jar! With all the gross cold weather we’ve been having up north, I should make a gallon of this and use it on everything until summer actually shows up. 😀 Pinning!
I am picky about steak because it isn’t worth eating unless it is cooked perfectly. And this steak is perfect! I love the margarita seasoning. I want this for dinner tonight!