Tacos de Carne Asada

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THIS is a sure crowd pleaser of flavorful steak with a southwestern twist! Serve with soft flour tortilla shells, lettuce, pico de gallo, and guacamole.

INGREDIENTS:

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced 

3 cloves garlic, minced 

1 teaspoon kosher salt 

1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 

½ cup olive oil 

 2 limes, juiced 

1 orange, juiced 

2 tablespoons white vinegar 

2 pounds flank steak, trimmed of fat 

Salt and ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1 Combine jalapeno, garlic, kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a mortar. 

Grind into a paste. 

 Step 2 Pour lime juice, orange juice, and vinegar into a glass bottle or lidded container; add garlic mixture and shake well. Place steak in a shallow bowl and pour marinade over. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until steak absorbs flavors, 4 to 6 hours. 

 Step 3 Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. 

 Step 4 Remove steak from the marinade and place on a cutting board. Season with salt and pepper and slice against the grain into thin strips. 

 Step 5 Grill until slightly charred and light pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side.

Great to eat while watching the NBA Playoffs!

ENJOY!