Embark on a culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect Mexican Flank Steak accompanied by a refreshing Jicama Orange Salad. Indulge in the flavors of Mexico as we take you through a step-by-step process of selecting the finest flank steak, preparing a flavorful marinade, and grilling it to perfection. Discover the vibrant combination of sweet, tangy, and citrusy flavors in the Jicama Orange Salad, which will complement the savory steak perfectly. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and impress your friends and family with this delectable dish that embodies the essence of Mexican cuisine.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
JICAMA-ORANGE SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Peel and segment the oranges with a paring knife (see page 52). Squeeze the empty membranes over a large bowl to release the juices.
- Whisk the chili powder, salt and pepper to taste, the olive oil and lime juice into the orange juice. Toss in the orange segments and jicama. Before serving, add the scallions, cilantro and pomegranate seeds.
ORANGE, JíCAMA, AND WATERCRESS SALAD
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories Salad Leafy Green Appetizer Thanksgiving Orange Fall Winter Healthy Jícama Watercress Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In small bowl, whisk together lime juice, zest, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in oil, whisking until mixture emulsifies.
- In medium bowl, toss together jícama and 1/4 cup vinaigrette, reserving remaining vinaigrette. Let marinate while preparing rest of ingredients.
- Using paring knife and working over large bowl to catch juice, remove peel and white pith from oranges, then cut between membranes to remove segments (discard membranes).
- To bowl with orange juice, add orange segments, jícama (including vinaigrette), and watercress. Toss well to combine. If desired, add additional vinaigrette, or reserve remainder for another use. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds if using. Serve immediately.
MEXICAN FLANK STEAK TACOS
Here's a traditional Mexican main dish prepared with a twist! The fruity salsa cools off the spicy pesto, and in my opinion, definitely makes the dish. Try it on chicken or pork, too. -Steve Meredith, Streamwood, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a shallow dish, combine the first seven ingredients. Add the steak and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight., Place the cilantro, habanero, garlic, salt and pepper in a small food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., For salsa, grill the mango, pineapple and avocado, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until tender; set aside., Drain and discard marinade from steak. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 10 minutes., Place onion in a small bowl. Chop the grilled fruit and avocado; add to bowl. Grill tortillas, uncovered, over medium heat for about 1 minute on each side or until warm., Thinly slice beef across the grain; place on tortillas. Top with salsa and pesto.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 612 calories, Fat 33g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 739mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
ORANGE FLANK STEAK
"This is my favorite steak recipe. When served with a tossed salad and a baked potato, it makes a hearty meal." This easy to prepare recipe has a mild but tasty orange flavor. -Gloria Bisek, Deerwood, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Add the beef; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Broil steak 4-6 in. from the heat or grill, covered, over medium-hot heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium well, 145°). Let stand for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, broil or grill orange slices for 2 minutes. To serve, thinly slice steak across the grain. Garnish with orange slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 509mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.
JICAMA SALAD
Steps:
- Combine jicama, carrots, red onion, both peppers, tomato in a medium bowl. Whisk together the lime juice, vinegar, honey, olive oil and cayenne and season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the cilantro and let sit for 30 minutes.
MEXICAN GRILLED TOFU WITH JICAMA SLAW
Although this recipe is from Vegetarian Times Magazine (June, 1999, page 26), this marinade is really good, and would work well on anything you might wish to grill (e.g., chicken, flank steak). "To round out the meal, toast some corn tortillas on the grill alongside the tofu (add toward the end of grilling time) and serve with the salad." (Prep time does not include time to drain or marinate.)
Provided by Heather U.
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cut tofu in half crosswise, then holding knife parallel to work surface, split each piece in half horizontally. Place tofu pieces in baking dish and lay large piece of plastic wrap over surface. Place plate on top and weigh down with one or two cans. Refrigerate tofu 30 to 45 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- Meanwhile, using mortar and pestle or side of chef's knife, mash garlic, cumin, oregano and salt into paste. Transfer to small bowl. Whisk in 3 tbsp lime juice and the orange juice with 1 tbsp oil. Season with pepper.
- Remove tofu pieces from baking dish and blot dry with paper towels. Discard liquid in dish. Return tofu to dish. Spoon half of lime juice mixture over tofu, spreading spices evenly and turning tofu to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 1 day, turning occasionally.
- Prepare a hot charcoal fire or preheat gas grill on high.
- While grill is heating, prepare slaw. In medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lime juice, the remaining 1 tbsp oil, honey and hot sauce. Add jicama, carrots and cilantro; toss well. Season with salt and pepper.
- Lightly oil grill rack. Remove tofu from marinade, reserving marinade for basting. Grill tofu, basting occasionally, until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Divide slaw among serving plates. Top each with a piece of grilled tofu. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro sprigs and serve right away.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.5, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 507.5, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 9.7, Protein 11.6
JíCAMA, ORANGE, AND CORIANDER SALAD
Steps:
- In a large bowl gently stir together all ingredients except pine nuts. Salad may be made up to this point 1 day ahead and covered, chilled.
- Sprinkle each serving with 10 pine nuts.
JICAMA AND ORANGE SALAD
A popular street snack in Mexico. It's light & refreshing, crunchy & sweet with a little bit of heat! Make your dressing first, then prep the salad. From Chef Jeff Smedstad & The Elote Cafe.
Provided by Chicagoland Chef du
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix the dressing ingredients week, set aside.
- Place all the salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss.
- Pour enough dressing to coat, toss again and plate.
- Garnish each salad with a squeeze of lime and a sprinkling of chile powder, if desired,.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 603.6, Fat 54.4, SaturatedFat 7.5, Sodium 819, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 14.4, Protein 2.4
JICAMA FRUIT SALAD
This jicama fruit salad is also known as "pico de gallo" in Mexico. Not to be confused with the other pico de gallo, which is a savory salsa. This salad is very refreshing and very forgiving. Any fruits can be added but the original vegetable in this salad is always jicama.
Provided by Yoly
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Orange Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine jicama, mangos, orange, and cucumber in a bowl. Add lime juice and sprinkle with chili-lime seasoning. Toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 456.4 mg, Sugar 15 g
JICAMA AND ORANGE SALAD
Jicama is a root vegetable with a fresh, somewhat sweet taste that goes well with citrus fruits.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slice 1 orange in half, and squeeze the juice from one half into a bowl. Add sherry vinegar, salt, and pepper; slowly whisk in oil.
- Cut away peel and pith of remaining 2 1/2 oranges. Slice oranges into 3/8-inch rounds, and use your hands to pull slices apart into bite-size pieces. Set aside in a large bowl.
- Cut jicama into 2-inch matchsticks. Add jicama and onions to orange pieces. Pour vinaigrette over; toss to combine.
MEXICAN FLANK STEAK WITH JICAMA-ORANGE SALAD
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- TO MAKE THE RUB: In a small bowl combine the rub ingredients.Trim the steak of any surface fat. Press the rub into both sides of the steak. Cover the steak with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 to 6 hours.TO MAKE THE DRESSING: In a small bowl whisk together the dressing ingredients.Lightly brush or spray the onion slices with olive oil. Grill over Direct Medium heat until well marked and tender, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Remove from the grill and chop into 1/2 inch pieces. Place the onion in a medium bowl and add the jicama and orange segments. Pour in the dressing, toss with two forks, and season with salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 4 hours. Serve at room temperature.Allow the steak to stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before grilling. Brush or spray both sides of the steak with oil and season with salt. Grill over Direct Medium heat until the internal temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling time. Remove from the grill and allow to rest for 3 to 5 minutes. Cut across the grain into thin diagonal slices. Serve warm with the salad.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves
Tips:
- To save time, look for pre-marinated flank steak at the grocery store.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the flank steak in a hot skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side.
- Use a paper towel to absorb excess moisture from the jicama before adding it to the salad.
- For a more flavorful salad, let it marinate in the dressing for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
This Mexican flank steak with jicama-orange salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. The flank steak is tender and flavorful, and the salad is light and refreshing. This dish is also relatively easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are a seasoned griller or a novice cook, this recipe is sure to impress. So fire up the grill and give this Mexican flank steak with jicama-orange salad a try!
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