Grilled Flank Steak

Welcome grill season! This is an easy and tasty recipe. A 16 oz bottle of Dr. Pepper is used instead of cola due to the high sugar content which creates more carmelization on the meat.

Ingredients:

1-1/2 to 2 pounds flank steak
16 ounce bottle Dr. Pepper® soda
4 cloves garlic, peeled
2 cinnamon sticks
2-3 Tablespoons grill seasoning (see below) or you can use McCormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning

Grill Seasoning:

4 tablespoons Kosher salt
3 tablespoons Chili powder
2 tablespoons dried granulated garlic
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground thyme

Procedure:

1. In a large bowl, combine Dr. Pepper®, garlic cloves, cinnamon sticks and 1 T of grill seasoning.
2. Place flank steak in shallow dish and pour Dr. Pepper® mixture over top.
3. Cover tightly with foil and refrigerate 12 hours turning once during marinating time.
4. Prepare grill to medium-high heat.
6. Season both sides with remaining 2 T grill seasoning.
7. Grill 3-4 minutes per side. Never cook flank steak past the medium-rare stage or it will end up being very tough.
8. Remove from grill, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.
9. Cut aross the grain into 1" slices.