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Cilantro-Tequila Marinated and Grilled Flank Steak with Peppers, Guacamole and Chipotle Mayonnaise
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2007
Show:  Emeril Live
Episode:  Kicked Up Tailgating
Cilantro-Tequila Marinated and Grilled Flank Steak with Peppers, Guacamole and Chipotle Mayonnaise
2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
5 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
1 shallot, roughly chopped
1 serrano pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
2 teaspoons toasted cumin seeds
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup tequila
1 flank steak
1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 green bell pepper, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
1 red bell pepper, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
8 flour tortillas
1 recipe Guacamole, recipe follows
1 recipe Chipotle Mayonnaise, recipe follows

In a medium bowl, combine the cilantro, garlic, shallot, serrano pepper, toasted cumin seeds, lime juice, 1/4 cup of the olive oil and tequila. Whisk to combine and place in a 1-gallon re-sealable food storage bag with the flank steak. Allow to marinate at room temperature for 45 minutes.

Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and brush the grates with an oil soaked rag. Remove the steak from the marinade and scrape off any excess marinade. Season the steak on both sides with 1 1/2 teaspoons of the kosher salt and the black pepper. Place on the grill and cook for 2 minutes, rotate 45 degrees and cook another 2 minutes. Turn over and cook for another 2 minutes, rotate 45 degrees and cook for a final 2 minutes. Remove from the grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes on a cutting board before slicing against the grain.

Set a 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the green, red and yellow bell peppers as well as the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of the kosher salt to the pan and saute, stirring often until the peppers are softened and well caramelized, about 4 to 5 minutes.

Toast the tortillas in a hot dry pan, or directly over an open flame until lightly toasted and warmed through. Serve the tortillas with the steak, peppers, Guacamole and Chipotle Mayonnaise.

Guacamole:

4 Hass avocados, peeled and mashed
2 limes, juiced
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir until thoroughly combined. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and set aside, refrigerated, until needed. Should be made as close to serving time as possible.

Yield: about 1 1/2 cups

Chipotle Mayonnaise:

1 cup mayonnaise
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano

Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and process until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and refrigerate until needed.

Yield: about 1 cup

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South of the Border Veggie Chili with Fixins
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Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Inactive Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 to 6 servings

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