Recipe For Perfect Steak Tacos
Ingredients:
| Steak | 2 limes, juiced |
| 4 cloves garlic | 1 orange, juiced |
| 1 large handful cilantro, chopped | ½ cup olive oil |
| Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste | 2 Pounds steak, sirloin or skirt |
| Pico de Gallo | 1 large handful cilantro, chopped |
| 4 tomatoes, chopped |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
| ½ red onion, chopped | 1 lime, juiced |
| 2 green onions, sliced | ¼ cup olive oil |
| 1 jalapeno, minced |
Salt, to taste |
To Serve:
- Flour tortillas, warmed
- Shredded lettuce
- Shredded jack cheese
Preparation:
For Steak:
In a food processor, pulse the garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, salt and pepper. Add the lime juice, orange juice, vinegar and oil.
Place the steak in a large dish and sprinkle with salt and pepper, then pour the marinade mixture over it. Cover and refrigerate for an hour or up to 8 hours.
For the Pico de Gallo:
In a bowl, toss together the tomatoes, onion, green onions, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, olive oil and salt.
To Serve:
- Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium high heat. Lightly brush the grill grates or pan with oil.
- Remove the steak from the marinade and grill for about 7-10 minutes per side. Let rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain.
- Assemble tacos using tortillas, sliced steak, lettuce, cheese and top with pico de gallo.