Ingredients

• 1 cup Smoky Salsa (see below)
• 1 cup full-bodied beer
• 1-2 pound flank steak

Instructions

1. Combine 1/2 cup of the salsa and 3/4 cup of the beer in a medium mixing bowl and mix until well blended. Flatten out the flank steak in a shallow, large nonaluminum dish. Pour the marinade over it and marinate for 2 to 24 hours covered in the refrigerator; the longer, the more tender.
2. In a small serving bowl, combine the remaining salsa and beer for the sauce and mix together. Taste for seasoning.
3. Prepare a barbecue for medium-heat grilling. Remove the steak from the marinade and grill it 3 inches from the heat for 5 to 7 minutes on each side for a medium-rare. Place on a carving platter and let rest for 5 minutes. Thinly slice against the grain. Serve immediately with the sauce.

Advance Preperation

Recipe can be prepared up to 1 day ahead through step 2 and refrigerated.

Smoky Salsa

Ingredients

• 5 large Roma tomatoes, halved
• 1 small red onion, cut into thick slices
• 3 scallions, white and light green parts only
• 1/3 medium bunch of cilantro, bottom stems removed
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon canned chipotle peppers
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup chicken stock

Instructions

1. Prepare a barbecue for medium-high-heat grilling. Grill the tomatoes, onion slices and scallions until partially charred, turning occasionally. The red onions will take the longest. Transfer to a plate. Grill the cilantro for about 30 seconds, just to wilt and give off a slight smoky flavor.
2. With the motor running, add the garlic cloves to a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Process until pureed. Add the grilled vegetables and remaining ingredients and process until all the vegetables are pureed. Taste for seasoning. (For a thinner consistency, add more chicken stock.) Serve with chips and guacamole or as a condiment for grilled chicken or meat.

Advance Preperation

Recipe can be prepared up to one week ahead, covered tightly and refrigerated.

Makes 4 to 6.