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.

Zacarin Payne
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Overall, I really enjoyed these steak tacos. They were easy to make and the flavors were amazing.


ZOOR GAMEING
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These tacos were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


Samuel Afem
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tacos turned out great. The steak was cooked perfectly and the salsa was delicious.


Hamza Munir501
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves steak tacos.


Tajudeen Sekinat
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The tomatillo salsa is the star of the show. It's so flavorful and really makes the tacos.


Bone Child
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I made these tacos for my family and they loved them! Even my picky kids ate them up.


Hamza Imran
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These tacos are so good, I could eat them every day.


Md Dipu
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I've tried many steak taco recipes, but this one is by far the best. The steak is always tender and juicy, and the salsa is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Falayajo Oyinkonsola
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The steak was a bit dry, but the tomatillo salsa was delicious.


Nasima begum Khan
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Easy to follow recipe! Even a novice cook like me can make these tacos.


Kerileng Lekgetho
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These steak tacos were a hit at my last dinner party! The tomatillo salsa was the perfect complement to the flavorful steak.