Tequila tri-tip steak and Mexican cheese fondue from Cabo Wabo

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Tequila Tri-Tip, from Cabo Wabo tequila.

What do you drink to toast Mexican Independence Day - which is tomorrow, September 16th? That's right! Tequila!

But why just drink tequila? It's also good to cook with, and Cabo Wabo has two great food recipes - one for tri-tip steak and another for Mexican cheeses fondue - to help plan the menu for your celebration. Both go great with Cabo Wabo's Independence Day cocktails.

Tequila Tri-Tip

Ingredients:

• 4 to 4 pounds beef tri-tip with most fat trimmed off (a little on the bottom side is good)
• 3 Tbsp Cabo Wabo Blanco Tequila
• 2 Tbsp sesame oil
• 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
   

Directions:

Marinade:

1. Mix tequila, sesame oil, Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl and place in a large zip-top bag with tri-tip.
2. Marinate at least two hours before desired grilling time.
    

To grill:

1. Pre-heat gas grill to 400 degrees F.
2. Place meat on grill top-side down for 3-4 minutes for nice grill marks.
3. Flip over and reduce heat slightly - close lid, if possible.
   Note: To be prepared for flare-ups, keep an open beer by the grill and use as a 'fire extinguisher.' If no flare-ups occur, then enjoy the beer yourself with a shot of Cabo Wabo!
4. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center reads 135-140 degrees F.
    

Queso Fundido (Mexican Cheese Fondue)

Ingredients:

• 1 lb Mexican queso "Cacique" or "El Mexicano" or any other queso blanco, cut into chunks
• 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
• juice of 4 limes, or 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 Tbsp Cabo Wabo Anejo Tequila
• 6 to 8 drops of a Mexican Hot Sauce, or other hot pepper sauce
   

Directions:

1. Slowly melt cheese in a medium saucepan over flow heat. Stir continuously with a wooden spoon.
2. When almost melted, add the garlic, lime, and the hot sauce, and heat through.
3. Serve immediately with tortillas or chips.