steak tacos with charred salsa

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30 Pinches
Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Jan 26, 2015

There is nothing better than a grilled vegetable salsa combined with seasoned skirt steak -- all wrapped up in a tortilla.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Grill
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 - ears fresh corn, husks and silks removed
  • 1 medium onion, cut into eighths
  • 1 - red bell pepper
  • 1 large poblano pepper
  • 1 pound grape tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
  • 2 pounds skirt steak (or flank steak)
  • 2 tablespoons montreal steak seasoning
  • 2 - garlic cloves, pressed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 12 - corn tortillas (6-inch size)
  • - fresh cilantro for garnishing
  • - queso fresco cheese, crumbled (or your choice of cheese)

How To Make steak tacos with charred salsa

  • Step 1
    Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush first 5 ingredients with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Cook corn cobs and onions in hot pan, turning occasionally, 5-6 minutes or until charred. Remove from pan. Cook peppers in pan for 5-6 minutes or until charred. Remove from pan. Cook tomatoes in pan for 2-3 minutes or until charred.
  • Step 2
    Rub steak with steak seasoning, and cook in pan over medium-high heat 5-6 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness. Remove from pan and let stand 5 minutes - then slice steak on the diagonal.
  • Step 3
    Cut corn kernels from the cob and place in a large bowl. Chop onion, bell pepper, poblano pepper and tomatoes. Combine with corn.
  • Step 4
    Stir together garlic, lime juice, salt and remaining 2 tbsp. oil -- add to chopped vegetables. Serve steak and salsa in heated or grilled tortillas with desired toppings -- sour cream, guacamole, or cheese.

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Category: Beef
Category: Salsas
Culture: Mexican
Ingredient: Beef
Diet: Low Fat
Method: Grill

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