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Steak Tacos with Salsa Verde

Tender and juicy steak with a spicy salsa!
Servings 5 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb Flank Steak

Marinade

  • 1/2 cup Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
  • Zest of 1 Orange
  • 1/4 cup Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
  • Zest of 1 Lime
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • Pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil

Salsa Verde

  • 6 Tomatillos
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1 Serrano
  • 1/2 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
  • Juice of 2 limes

Toppings

  • Diced Red Onion
  • Queso Fresco
  • Sliced Avocado
  • Squeeze of Lime

Instructions
 

  • Into a bowl, mix all of the marinade ingredients. Add the steak to a Ziploc bag and pour the marinade over the steak. Marinate overnight or at least five hours.

Salsa Verde

  • Remove the skin of the tomatillo and wash well because they are very sticky. Cut. the onion into quarters. onto a hot barbecue or indoor grill pan add the tomatillos, the Serano pepper, the onion, and the garlic cloves still in their skin. Char on all sides and then add to a food processor with salt and lime juice. Pulse until you achieve a chunky salsa. Place into a container and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Remove the flank steak from the marinade and discard the marinade. grill the steak on a barbecue or in a grill pan for 3 to 4 minutes on each side depending on the thickness. Place onto a plate and cover with aluminum foil. Let it rest for at least 10 minutes before cutting.
  • Cut the steak into thin strips, make sure you cut against the grain for a tender slice.
  • Heat up your tortilla, add your steak strips and your desired toppings. Enjoy your taco night!