Chocolate Chipotle Flank Steak Recipe for the Grill

Chocolate Chipotle Flank Steak Recipe marinated in Southwest flavors like smoky chipotle, cumin, garlic and chocolate and a pinch of a secret ingredient is a perfect for the grill or grill pan.

This delicious Beef Recipe is perfect for tacos, fajitas, burritos or thin sliced Carne Asada.

There are things that are amazingly delicious together that are totally unexpected - and chocolate and chile is one of those combos. In fact, one of the most popular Mexican mole sauces contains this exact flavor combo. Even Top Chef Rick Bayless loves chocolate spiced mole. So, I thought, why not make a marinade for flank steak that tastes like a mole?

We hardly ever eat beef at our house, so when we do it has to be tender, moist and flavorful. This Chocolate Chipotle Flank Steak is an A-plus in all three categories.

What Do You Serve with Chocolate Chipotle Flank Steak?

A great beef recipe needs a terrific side dish to stand up to it. I like to serve this recipe with Southwest versions of my favorite steak house side dishes.

Let's start with my famous Green Chile Mac and Cheese. It's rich and creamy with fresh roasted green chiles for a smoky flavor.

No steak is complete with out a loaded baked potato. Try this Smoked Potatoes Recipe that kicks up this steakhouse side with bacon! Buttery Baby Dutch Yellow Potatoes with fresh herbs and parmesan cheese are perfect with the steak.

Corn! Don't forget the corn. My Esquites Recipe (also known as authentic Mexican Street Corn Salad) is a perfect match for this grill flank steak recipe.

How to Grill Flank Steak with Chocolate Chipotle Marinade

• Place the flank steak in a large zip bag or non-reactive dish like Pyrex or ceramic dish.
• Pour the marinade over the flank steak, remove as much air as possible. Seal the bag tightly and place in a dish. If using a dish, cover with plastic warp.
• Refrigerate for 6 to 8 and up to 24 hours. Remove it from the fridge and let it come to room temperature.
• Start your grill and preheat to a nice medium high heat. Brush the grate with oil.
• Grill away to get a nice grill marks each side and to your preferred temperature. Your steak will be moist and flavorful on the inside.
• Slice against the grain for thin, tender strips.
• This recipe will make great tacos, fajitas or just serve it sliced on a plate with some charro beans and a salad or rice.

Check out the other fabulous grilled entrees this week at “Get Grillin’ with Family Fresh Cooking and Cookin’ Canuck, sponsored by Ile de France Cheese, Rösle, Emile Henry, Rouxbe and ManPans.”