Cinco de Mayo Margarita Marinated Grilled Steak

Cinco de Mayo Margarita Marinated Grilled Steak

                                                        

Cinco de Mayo what is and what does it stand for? 

Like most people I had heard what it was supposed to represent but I decided to make sure and share it with you.

Cinco de Mayo ( Spanish for "fifth of May") is a celebration held on May 5. It is celebrated in the United States and regionally in Mexico.

 It originated with Mexican-American communities in the American West as a way to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War, and today the date is observed in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride.

That of course is an abbreviated definition and more information is available on line.

Now that we know why we celebrate the fifth of may lets make a dinner that will celebrate the day.

I chose to make

Margarita Marinated Grilled Steak

Ingredients

1 lb club steak, or sirloin

the juice of 2 limes

the juice of 1 orange

1/2 cup tequila

1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

1/2 teaspoon or more to taste chile powder

2 cloves garlic, grated

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

Directions

1. Add all ingredients, except steak to a shallow baking dish or zip-lock bag for marinating. Mix well, then add steaks. Let marinate for 2 – 3 hours.

3. Preheat grill to high. Brush with oil. Sear steak, cooking medium rare for skirt steak, and medium rare or medium for sirloin.

3. Slice against the grain and serve with rice or salad.

Simple and good! Who doesn’t like, steak ? Add tequila and how can you miss?

So celebrate along with me and enjoy this delicious meal!