Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Strip Steak Tacos

1/4 c fresh lime juice (about 2 medium)
1 skirt steak (1 pound)
1 t ground cumin
1/2 t kosher salt
1/2 t ground red pepper

cooking spray

1 c diced seeded plum tomato
1/4 c diced onion
3 T finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 T diced seeded jalapeno pepper
1 T fresh lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 c diced avocado (1 medium)
1/4 t kosher salt

8 corn tortillas

Lime wedges (optional - but then isn't everything)

Combine 1/4 c juice and steak in a shallow dish. Sprinkle cumin, salt and pepper over both sides. Cover and marinate in fridge for 3 hours.

Heat grill pan over high heat. Coat with cooking spray. Add steak to pan and cook 3 minutes on each side or till done like you like. Let stand at least 10 minutes and cut into 1/2" pieces.

Combine tomatoes and next 5 ingredients - through garlic - in a bowl. Gently stir in avocado and salt.

Heat tortillas in broiler or over gas flame 15 seconds on each side till charred on edges. Divide steak evenly among tortillas and top with salsa.

4 servings - 2 tortillas each - 372 calories

I got this recipe from Cooking Light. I haven't tried it yet, but added it so that KatieHayes could try it. She'll have to let us know if it's worth it!! And I'd eat it with a dollop of sour cream. And heck, maybe some grated cheese...course that changes the calories a bit.

3 comments:

  1. i'll report back on how it goes.. I forgot the sour cream!

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  2. KatieHayes said it was a hit, but she did her own slant on it, which is GREAT! I am making it like it says, but I did shred some cheese and put out sour cream. We'll see...the beef is still sitting. Sure smells good!

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  3. OOOOOO these sound great! PS- I'm currently making a menu for our Lebanese cooking fest!

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