Ingredients
2 pounds flank steak or pounded skirt steak, preferably organic grass-fed
1 to 2 large sweet onions sliced for grilling (optional)
1 bunch scallions for grilling (optional)
Juice of 1 orange (about 1/3 cup) for the marinade
Juice of 2 limes (1/4 cup) for the marinade
1/3 cup olive oil for the marinade
1/3 cup soy sauce for the marinade
1/2 teaspoon sugar for the marinade (optional)
4 garlic cloves minced for the marinade
1/2 cup chopped cilantro including stems for the marinade
1/2 teaspoon of any or each ground cumin, smoked paprika, or chili powder for the marinade (optional)
1 to 3 teaspoons chipotle in adobo sauce for smoky flavor in the marinade (optional)
1 bunch cilantro (about 1 cup packed) for the chimichurri sauce
1 bunch Italian parsley (about 1 cup packed) for the chimichurri sauce
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (1–2 limes) for the chimichurri sauce
1/2 cup olive oil or more for the chimichurri sauce
1/4 cup chopped onion for the chimichurri sauce
2 garlic cloves for the chimichurri sauce
2 teaspoons ground cumin for the chimichurri sauce
2 teaspoons ground oregano for the chimichurri sauce
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt for the chimichurri sauce
Half a jalapeΓ±o pepper for the chimichurri sauce
4 vine-ripe tomatoes chopped for the salsa
1/2 medium red onion chopped for the salsa
2 green onions sliced for the salsa
1 serrano chili minced for the salsa
Handful fresh cilantro leaves chopped for the salsa
3 garlic cloves minced for the salsa
Juice of 1.5 limes for the salsa
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil for the salsa
1 teaspoon kosher salt for the salsa
2 cups sliced mix of radishes, onions, carrots, cauliflower or preferred vegetables for the quick pickles
1 cup vinegar for the quick pickles
1 cup water for the quick pickles
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt for the quick pickles
2 tablespoons sugar for the quick pickles
1 teaspoon whole peppercorns or mustard seeds for the quick pickles
A few sprigs of cilantro for the quick pickles
12 small corn, flour, or a corn-flour blend tortillas
Lime wedges for garnishes
Avocado slices for garnishes
Crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese for garnishes (optional)
Hot sauce for garnishes
Additional cilantro for garnishes
Instructions
1-In a large bowl, mix the marinade ingredients and add the steak and onions, tossing to coat.
2-Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, grease it lightly, and grill the steak for 5 to 7 minutes per side until medium-rare. Grill onions and scallions until tender and charred.
3-Let the steak rest covered in foil for 10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
4-Prepare the chimichurri by chopping or processing the herbs and ingredients until combined.
5-Mix the salsa ingredients and let it sit for flavors to meld; make the quick pickles and chill them.
6-Lightly grill the tortillas until warm and pliable, then keep them wrapped.
7-Serve the steak with tortillas, chimichurri, salsa, pickles, and garnishes.
Last Step:
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π Marinate the steak overnight for deeper flavor infusion.
β² Let the steak come to room temperature before grilling to ensure even cooking.
π₯© Rest the grilled steak covered with foil for 10 minutes to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes (including marinating)
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- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco with chimichurri
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 3.6 grams
- Sodium: 331.5 milligrams
- Fat: 8.5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Carbohydrates: 17.5 grams
- Fiber: 2.7 grams
- Protein: 14.9 grams
- Cholesterol: 34 milligrams
