TEQUILA MARINATED STEAK

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Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cloves Minced Garlic
1 Jalapeno pepper (seeded and minced)
2 Scallions (trimmed and roughly chopped
1/3 cup Cilantro (chopped)
6 tablespoons Fresh oregano leaves
1/2 cup Tequila
1/4 cup Orange Juice
1/4 cup Lime Juice
1 tablespoon Orange zest
1 tablespoon Lime Zest
1 Bone in dry aged rib steak (1.5 - 1.75 pounds - about 1.5 inches thick)

Steps:

Combine marinade ingredients
Add steak to marinade and turn several times
Put in heavy duty zip bag and refrigerate 4 to 24 hours
Preheat oven to 500 degrees and heat cast-iron skillet over high heat
Remove meat from marinade and pat dry
Season with kosher salt and fresh pepper
Sear meat over high heat for 2 minutes per side
Transfer pan to oven
Cook 6-8 minutes flipping steak once (internal temp of 140 degrees for medium-rare)
Let steak rest for 5 minutes before serving