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Steak Tacos

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Serves 8 Tacos | 

Ingredients:

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For the steak and marinade:
1 medium jalapeno, thinly sliced+ Add to Shopping List
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped+ Add to Shopping List
1/4 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped+ Add to Shopping List
1/4 cup fresh lime juice+ Add to Shopping List
1/4 cup olive oil+ Add to Shopping List
1 teaspoon kosher salt+ Add to Shopping List
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper+ Add to Shopping List
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin+ Add to Shopping List
1 pound skirt steak, cut crosswise into 5-6-inch segments+ Add to Shopping List
 
For the tacos:
8 (8-inch) corn tortillas+ Add to Shopping List
Tomatillo salsa, (for serving)+ Add to Shopping List
1/2 medium avocado, sliced+ Add to Shopping List
1/3 cup sour cream, thinned with a tablespoon of water or lime juice+ Add to Shopping List
Cilantro leaves, thinly sliced red onion, and lime wedges (for serving)+ Add to Shopping List
 

Directions:

  1. Combine jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, oil, salt, pepper, and cumin in a large resealable bag or bowl. Add steak and toss to coat; if using bowl, wrap with plastic. Marinate at least 30 minutes at room temperature or chill up to overnight in refrigerator, tossing occasionally.
  2. Let steak sit at room temperature 30 minutes before cooking if chilled. Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade, scraping off any bits that cling to meat; discard marinade. Grill steak 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare. Let rest 10 minutes before thinly slicing against the grain.
  3. Warm tortillas in a microwave, oven, or over a gas flame. Divide steak among tortillas, then top with salsa, avocado, sour cream, queso fresco, if using, cilantro, and onion. Serve with lime wedges alongside. Steak can be marinated 1 day ahead; keep chilled.
Course: Dinner

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