GRILLED STEAK AND VEGETABLES WITH TORTILLAS
Here's an idea: Spend the same $30, or $50 or $100 or $300 on meat that you now spend each week or month, but buy less and buy better. You might compare this to an annual purchase of 20 $5 T-shirts made by child labor versus one of five $20 T-shirts made by better-paid and better-treated workers from organic cotton. Expensive meat from real farms is a more extreme example of this less-is-better policy. Then cook the meat differently than you used to. Take this vague interpretation of fajitas, one that focuses on grilled vegetables and makes beef a supporting player. A pound or so of tender, fatty rib-eye or sirloin goes a long way with this recipe. And it makes a lovely impression if you present it whole before slicing or chopping. You can cook everything in a cast-iron skillet (you will most likely need more than one, or you will have to cook in batches) instead of on a grill.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare a gas or charcoal grill for direct cooking; the heat should be high on one side and medium on the other, with the rack about 4 inches from the flame. Have 2 platters handy; one so you can remove the vegetables as they begin to char, and another smaller one for the steak. Get a towel or foil ready for wrapping the tortillas.
- Once you have the vegetables prepped, toss or rub them all with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. (You will grill even the limes for squeezing on top of everything else.) Blot the steak dry with paper towels and set aside.
- On the hottest part of the grill, put the corn, avocado, radishes, mango and limes and char lightly, turning as necessary, for no more than 5 minutes. Start the zucchini, peppers, scallions and lettuce on the cooler side; they should be cooked until just tender and browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer the vegetables to the platter as they finish cooking.
- Season the steak with salt and pepper. Score the outer fat, if necessary. If using charcoal, consolidate the coals so that the heat is high again. Put the steak on the hot grill; cook, leaving it alone until the bottom is nicely charred and the steak releases easily, 2 to 4 minutes. Turn and cook for another 3 minutes, more or less, for medium-rare.
- Remove steak from the grill and let it rest for at least 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the tortillas on the grill, turning once or twice until lightly charred and stack in a towel or foil, wrapping loosely. Prepare the vegetables for serving: Strip the corn kernels off the cob and scoop out and slice the avocado; the rest of the vegetables you can chop or slice however you like, keeping in mind that you'll be putting them in tortillas.
- Slice the steak crosswise, sprinkle with more salt and pepper if you like and return to the platter. Serve the steak and vegetables with the tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 996, UnsaturatedFat 35 grams, Carbohydrate 101 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 2021 milligrams, Sugar 26 grams, TransFat 2 grams
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Yuskysquad2
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of grilled steak, but this recipe changed my mind. The steak was so tender and flavorful, and the veggies were perfectly roasted.
Norman Manare
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the steak and veggies, and they even asked for seconds.
Ashuu Khan
[email protected]The steak was a little bland, but the veggies were delicious.
Agnes Malete
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the steak and veggies, and the tortillas were a great way to serve it.
Zach Anderson
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover steak. I added some extra veggies to the grill and it was a delicious and healthy meal.
Fred Hidalgo Pascua
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my steak turned out dry and tough. The veggies were good, though.
Opeyemi Bolatito
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the steak and veggies, and the tortillas were a great way to wrap it all up.
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[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the steak turned out a little overcooked for my taste. Next time, I'll cook it for a shorter amount of time.
Samuelson Laice
[email protected]The tortillas were a great addition to this dish. They added a nice touch of texture and flavor.
Moave Moave
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal.
Mahin MB
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The steak was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were tender and flavorful.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of steak, but this recipe changed my mind. The steak was so tender and flavorful, and the veggies were perfectly roasted.
Mohammed Philips
[email protected]The steak was a little tough, but the veggies were delicious.
Saimon Qureshi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The steak and veggies were cooked to perfection, and the tortillas were the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.