STEAK TACOS WITH TOMATILLO SALSA

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 cloves garlic
4 serrano chile peppers, halved (remove seeds for less heat)
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for the grill
Juice of 4 limes (about 1/3 cup)
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 pounds skirt steak, cut in half
1/2 small white onion, diced
3 tomatillos (in their husks)
3/4 cup fresh cilantro
16 corn tortillas
Grated Cotija cheese and/or thinly sliced radishes, for topping

Steps:

  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cumin seeds and toast, stirring occasionally, about 1 minute; transfer to a bowl. Add the garlic and chiles to the skillet. Cook, turning occasionally, until soft and blackened in spots, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a food processor and let cool. Add the cumin seeds, vegetable oil, 1/4 cup lime juice and the brown sugar and puree until smooth. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of pepper. Transfer to a resealable plastic bag and add the steak, shaking well to coat. Refrigerate, 1 to 4 hours.
  • Soak the onion in a bowl of cold water. Meanwhile, wipe out the skillet and heat over high heat. Cook the tomatillos, turning, until well charred, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool. Remove the charred husks and roughly chop the flesh. Drain the onion. Wipe out the food processor; add the tomatillos, onion, cilantro and the remaining 1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice and puree until smooth. Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, bring the steak to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Preheat a grill to high. Remove the steak from the marinade and shake off any excess. Lightly oil the grill, then grill the steak until charred on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook until charred on the other side, 1 to 3 more minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 10 minutes.
  • Warm the tortillas on the grill. Thinly slice the steak against the grain. Double up the tortillas and fill with the steak and tomatillo salsa. Top with cheese and radishes.

Giyu Giyu
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I can't wait to try these tacos. They look so delicious.


SharonC
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These tacos are the best I've ever had. The steak is so tender and the salsa is so flavorful.


Said Bacha
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These tacos are amazing! I'll be making them again and again.


muhy uddin
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I'm always looking for new taco recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. Thanks for sharing!


Kendrea Tuck
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These tacos are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The tomatillo salsa is full of healthy ingredients.


Godfred Manu
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can use any type of steak, and you can add or remove toppings as you like.


Samantha Chenesai
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These tacos are perfect for a Cinco de Mayo party. They're festive and delicious.


Jenny Le Roux
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I've made these tacos with chicken and shrimp instead of steak. They're just as delicious!


Nontse
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These tacos are a great way to use up leftover steak. I always have steak tacos on my menu after a big cookout.


Johnny Holland
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I'm not a huge fan of steak, but I loved these tacos. The tomatillo salsa really makes them.


Anon Boonprathum
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These tacos are so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Rokib mia
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I made these tacos for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Munjur Rahman
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These tacos are perfect for a weeknight meal. They're quick and easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family.


Roger H.
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I love that this recipe uses flank steak. It's a really affordable cut of meat, but it's still so tender and flavorful.


Mohamed Indorapter
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The tomatillo salsa is what really makes these tacos special. It's so fresh and flavorful.


Kejuan Long
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I've made these tacos several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Dream Sans
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These tacos were an absolute hit! The steak was perfectly cooked and the tomatillo salsa was the perfect complement. My whole family loved them.