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Uncategorized » Texas Foodies » Texas products » Dr Pepper Marinated Steaks and Black Bean Salsa

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Dr Pepper Marinated Steaks and Black Bean Salsa

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My hubby is super sweet, but sometimes I think he hatches plans. 

Yes, don’t be fooled by his nice manners, he’s a sly one. 

Take last week for instance he came home with a shopping bag “just because,” so he says.  I of course immediately think ..oh I love him, how thoughtful. (I’m so naive)

I quickly grab the bag like a mad woman to view it’s contents.   At first i am blown away, yes.. score…two new cookbooks,  and to top it off a Mexican cookbook and a Texas cookbook…oh I love him, I love him.

He knows me, yes he does, this cunning man..I cannot resist cookbooks. 

“oh thanks babe, I love them,”  He bends down to kiss me and says “oh babe when I saw them, I knew you..just..had..to..have..them..”  

The whole day I flipped through the pages, excitedly while on the phone with my little sister praising my hubby and how wonderful he was. 

The she says “you know it’s Father’s Day this weekend?” 

“ya, I know..and that’s exactly what I am looking for a great recipe to cook for my man.” 

She laughs, “he got ya!”

Enjoy, Sweet Life

Happy Father’s Day to all the lovely father’s out there, may you have a great weekend.   Pamper your Father this weekend my loves, they deserve it….

I hope you all have a great weekend, till Monday.   Stop by Monday for pics of The Blanco Lavender Festival and a Giveaway……. 

TEXAS SOURCE…well the Dr Pepper of course my friends…. Dr Pepper musuem

Dr Pepper Marinated Steak

The Texas Cowboy Kitchen

by Grady Spears with June Naylor

1   pound skirt or flank steak

1   16 ounce bottle Dr Pepper

3 tbsp vegetable oil

2 tbsp all-around beef rub (recipe follows)

In a large glass or ceramic casserole dish, combine the skirt steak and Dr Pepper for 4 to 12 hours in the refrigerator.

Prepare a hot grill. Remove the marinated skirt steak from the Dr Pepper and coat in the beef rub. Grill the meat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until desired temperature is reached.

Remove the skirt steak from the grill and let rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.

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All- Around Beef Rub

The Texas Cowboy Kitchen

makes 1 1/2 cups

1/4 kosher salt

1 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup coarsely ground black pepper

In a bowl combine all of the ingredients, blending well.  Store at room temperature in a airtight container.  Make sure to remix the seasoning before each use. 

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Black Bean Salsa

Ultimate Mexican

Better Home and Gardens

2010

makes 3 1/2 cups

1 15ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 1/2 cup chopped and seeded cucumber (1medium)

1/2 cup chopped tomato (1medium)

1/2 cup sliced green onion (4)

1/4 cup lime juice

1 tbsp snipped fresh cilantro

1 tbsp olive oil

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/8 tsp salt

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

in a medium bowl combine beans, cucumber, tomato, green onion, lime juice, cilantro, oil, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours

Use a slotted spoon to serve

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Comments

  1. Drick says

    October 11, 2011 at 5:28 pm

    well, I guess folks didn’t respond back to this just to say HI… this is a killer meal and hubby should request this often…
    thanks for the entry… you really are a sweetheart…

    Reply
  2. Jenn @ defunkt gourmet says

    July 11, 2010 at 3:41 pm

    Hahahaha… gotta hand it to Mr. Sweetlife, he is cunning like Fantastic Mr. Fox 😉
    I’m not a fan of Dr. Pepper, but I would be willing to use it in cooking. Your steak looks like perfection. I probably should read blogs before I eat breakfast. Aiya!
    And the salad looks ferosh. Lovely 🙂

    Reply
  3. shelly (cookies and cups) says

    July 6, 2010 at 1:39 am

    This looks so great! I love the bean salsa and have always wanted to try the dr. pepper marinade!

    Reply
  4. Deborah says

    June 26, 2010 at 2:45 pm

    Oh my – I have got to try this!

    Reply
  5. A Canadian Foodie says

    June 24, 2010 at 7:17 pm

    What lovely looking meat! Dr. Pepper, eh??? 🙂 Your story is very cute! Now you have a new recipe for every night of the summer, too! The photos are compelling. I will NOT show my hubby. He will get ideas… but maybe that is OK. We both love cooking for them, anyway!
    🙂
    Hugs.
    Valerie

    Reply
  6. bunkycooks says

    June 23, 2010 at 12:16 am

    Gotta love Dr. Pepper and a steak together. Your Hubby sounds like a sweetie! 🙂

    Reply
  7. grace says

    June 22, 2010 at 11:48 pm

    two of my biggest loves on this earth are dr pepper and black beans. this meal elates me. 🙂

    Reply
  8. Rosa says

    June 22, 2010 at 7:08 pm

    I love skirt steak! That is one scrumptious looking meal!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  9. Kelly @ Hot Cookin' says

    June 22, 2010 at 5:10 pm

    Oh, wow! I can’t wait to try the Dr. Pepper marinade on flank steak next weekend–hubby will have fun grilling! We love black beans too..

    Reply
  10. denise @ quickies on the dinner table says

    June 22, 2010 at 4:03 am

    Well, at least you got two great cookbooks out of it 😉

    This is just gorgeous!! Too bad I didn’t see it before Daddy Day cos hubs would’ve LOVED this!!!

    Reply
  11. zerrin says

    June 22, 2010 at 2:44 am

    This looks scrumptious! I love the color of steaks, looks so tender and irresistible. YUM!

    Reply
  12. Tanantha @ I Just Love My Apron says

    June 21, 2010 at 11:11 pm

    Dr. Pepper to marinate the steak!? Oh my!!! I want to try this! I’m sure my man would like it too.

    Well at least your man knows how to buy you cookbooks! mine things food is fuel as he kept eating my food like non-stop haha.

    Btw, your photos are magnificent!

    Reply
  13. Sara says

    June 21, 2010 at 11:00 pm

    Great post….and Yummmmmm on the steak! I’m totally there…

    Reply
  14. SMITH BITES says

    June 21, 2010 at 5:12 pm

    WOWIE-ZOWIE!! Never, ever would have thought to use Dr. Pepper as a marinade – looks absolutely divine!! And I have a thing for black beans anything!

    Reply
  15. Katie @ Cozydelicious says

    June 21, 2010 at 4:28 pm

    This looks awesome! My husband would love this steak. I have never used Dr Pepper – would never have thought to use it- but it sounds awesome here!

    Reply
  16. Blond Duck says

    June 21, 2010 at 12:29 pm

    Ben loves Dr. Pepper and Steak. And now thanks to you, he’ll love me even more.

    Reply
  17. Reiko says

    June 21, 2010 at 4:21 am

    The marinated steak looks great!! I love steak and I’m always looking for fun ways to cook my steak. My brother-in-law recently made pulled pork cooked with Dr. Pepper when he invited me and my husband over for dinner. It was really good, too.

    Reply
  18. Hannah says

    June 21, 2010 at 3:17 am

    What a summery looking plate! I bet that marinade would be awesome with tofu, too.

    Reply
  19. Big Boys Oven says

    June 21, 2010 at 2:39 am

    this is truly beautiful done, and you have it siiced perfectly, I like those beans too! just pure indulgence!

    Reply
  20. OysterCulture says

    June 21, 2010 at 2:12 am

    Wow, Dr. Pepper and steaks. I’m not a soda drinker anymore, but I have to say I am intrigued about the effects of Dr. Pepper and Coke on meat. I may have to grab a can and give this a try. Everything sounds just delish!

    Reply
  21. Devaki says

    June 20, 2010 at 7:25 pm

    Dear Bonnie – What a great little story! So warm and heartfelt and so lovely to see in your marriage 🙂

    The steak looks amazing!!! The rub and the salsa – all uber delicious.

    What a clever way for your hubby to get you to fix him such an excellent meal. Well done, both ways!

    Ciao, Devaki @ weavethousandflavors

    Reply
  22. Paz says

    June 20, 2010 at 6:49 pm

    Happy Father’s Day in your household. What a wonderful dish to make. 😉

    Paz

    Reply
  23. tasteofbeirut says

    June 20, 2010 at 9:54 am

    how nice of your hubby to give you these cookbooks and what a great dish you have made to return the favor and honor him on Father’s day!

    Reply
  24. Cook with Madin says

    June 20, 2010 at 2:37 am

    Cute story. I love everything here. The Dr. Pepper as a marinate, and the black bean salsa, wonderful. Great photo you have there too.

    Reply
  25. kristy says

    June 20, 2010 at 2:32 am

    Such a simple & marvellous meal! It’s 9am over here right now and still wondering what to cook for tonight’s dinner. Sunday lunch always a simple one. Hope you’re having a great weekend.
    Cheers, Kristy

    Reply
  26. Amy @ cookbookmaniac says

    June 20, 2010 at 1:31 am

    I love crazy trashy ingredients. This steak is exactly the stuff I love to cook, eat and share. Yum!

    Reply
  27. my little expat kitchen says

    June 20, 2010 at 1:00 am

    Great recipe. The Dr. Pepper marinade is very interesting, I have to try this. My boyfriend will surely love it!
    Magda

    Reply
  28. Des says

    June 19, 2010 at 11:42 pm

    Wow, I never would have thought of this combination. I’ll have to try it sometime.

    Reply
  29. Sara says

    June 19, 2010 at 4:47 pm

    Not only does she cook, but she has a knack for storytelling, too. I feel like I know a little bit about you and your husband now — so nice. And this dish looks fantastic. Black beans are one of my favorite foods, which makes this a must-try dish.

    Reply
  30. Stella says

    June 19, 2010 at 1:56 pm

    Hey Bonnie, your guy sounds like Cauldron Boy. Sweet yet smart and calculating (smile).
    This steak looks wonderful. You know I don’t eat a lot of steak, but I’m intrigued by the use of Dr. Pepper for meats like this cut and ribs in Texas. Sounds so good…

    Reply
  31. sophia says

    June 19, 2010 at 1:35 pm

    Wow, Steak marinated in Dr Pepper…my bro will love this for sure, because he is a big meat-eater, and a huge Dr Pepper fan!

    Reply
  32. Joanne says

    June 19, 2010 at 1:27 pm

    I love how HE bought YOU a cookbook for father’s day. I need to train my future husband to do things like that.

    This steak looks delicious! Especially with the salsa…meat and veggies…the way I like it!

    Reply
  33. Kurious Kitteh says

    June 19, 2010 at 5:59 am

    Oooh, he’s a sneaky, sneaky man. But you benefit as well, so I guess there’s no reason to complain? Haha.
    Your presentation is absolutely gorgeous, as always.

    ~Kurious Kitteh

    Reply
  34. Susan says

    June 19, 2010 at 3:42 am

    What a delicious steak dinner! I’ve never heard of Dr. Pepper used as a marinade but I can just imagine how good it would be!

    Reply
  35. Baking Serendipity says

    June 18, 2010 at 11:06 pm

    I never would have thought to use Dr. Pepper as a marinade…what a great, original idea!

    Reply
  36. Juliana says

    June 18, 2010 at 9:13 pm

    Dr. Pepper? Never thought about this one…the steak sure looks awesome…love the combination with black bean salsa. Nice pictures!

    Reply
  37. Suman Singh says

    June 18, 2010 at 8:23 pm

    I do not eat steak but that looks incredibly delicious..liked the black bean salsa..will definitely try this one out..thanks for sharing this…have a nice weekend!

    Reply
  38. Lazaro says

    June 18, 2010 at 7:26 pm

    What a vibrant, wonderful photo. Love the use of DP as a marinade. The steak looks awesome, as does the dish as a whole. I would be very happy with that.

    Be Well!

    Reply
  39. Belinda @zomppa says

    June 18, 2010 at 6:16 pm

    Dr. Pepper! He IS sly – he knows you’ll cook him up somethin’ delicious from the books!

    Reply
  40. 5 Star Foodie says

    June 18, 2010 at 5:47 pm

    The marinade with dr. pepper sounds terrific and the black bean salsa looks delicious with the steaks!

    Reply
  41. Baking is my Zen says

    June 18, 2010 at 5:44 pm

    Photos look amazing. Delish!

    Carmen

    Reply
  42. Sommer @ A Spicy Perspective says

    June 18, 2010 at 4:32 pm

    Ha! They almost always have ulterior motives, don’t they! The steak looks incredible! My dad used to marinate beef in coke or dr. pepper. This brings back such great memories!

    Reply
  43. Monet says

    June 18, 2010 at 4:22 pm

    That black bean salsa is calling my name! What a great appetizer for summer.

    Reply

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