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Lime and Jalapeno Flank Steak Tacos
Ingredients:
Marinade:
- 1 medium jalapeño, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper, freshly ground
- 3/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 lb. flank steak, cut crosswise in half
Tacos:
- 8 (8-inch) corn tortillas
- 1/3 cup sour cream, thinned with a tablespoon of water or lime juice
- Crumbled queso fresco, tomatoes, onions, avocado, guacamole, cilantro leaves, thinly sliced red onion, and/or lime wedges (all optional depending on your liking and for serving)
Directions:
- Combine jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, oil, salt, pepper, and cumin in a large resealable bag or bowl. Add steak and toss to coat; if using bowl, wrap with plastic. Marinate at least 30 minutes at room temperature or chill up to overnight in the refrigerator, tossing occasionally.
- Let steak sit at room temperature 30 minutes before cooking if chilled. Prepare a grill or grill pan for medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade, scraping off any bits that cling to meat; discard marinade. Grill steak 2–3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest 10 minutes before thinly slicing against the grain.
- Warm tortillas in a microwave, oven, or over a gas flame. Divide steak among tortillas, then top with salsa, avocado, sour cream, queso fresco, if using, cilantro, and onion. Serve with lime wedges alongside.
- Steak can be marinated 1 day ahead; keep chilled.
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