Chimichurri Steak Tacos
Tender, juicy, chili-rubbed steak topped with chimichurri sauce, cherry tomato salsa, and avocado slices served on warm corn tortillas, Enjoy!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
CHIMICHURRI SAUCE:
- 1/4 c. fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
- 3 cloves garlic pressed
- 1/2 c. packed flat-leaf parsley (about 1 bunch)
- 1/2 c. packed cilantro (about 1 bunch)
- 1/4 c. oregano leaves (.75 oz.) pkg.
- 1/4 c. chopped red onion
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil
STEAK:
- 1 1/2 lbs. round steak
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 2 tsp. chili powder
- 2 tsp. cumin
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 T. extra virgin olive oil
TACOS:
- 1 c. diced cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 c. diced jalapeno peppers seeds & membranes removed
- 1/2 c. diced red onion
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Corn tortillas for serving
- Avocado slices for garnish
Instructions
- CHIMICHURRI SAUCE: In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, pulse lime juice, and garlic. Add parsley, cilantro, oregano, red onions, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; pulse until roughly chopped. With the food processor running on low, drizzle in olive oil, process until just combined; set aside.
- STEAK: Squeeze lime on steak. In a small bowl, whisk all the spices together and press onto both sides of the steak. Allow to rest while the pan heats.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the tablespoon of olive oil. Cook steak on medium-high heat for 2-4 minutes per side depending on the desired level of doneness. Remove pan from heat when steak reaches the desired doneness. Brush with chimichurri sauce. Allow to rest for 10-15 minutes. Slice steak against the grain.
- TACOS: In a medium bowl, toss together diced tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, and red onion with lime juice. Build tacos by layering about 2-3 slices of beef on a corn tortilla with a spoonful of the veggie mixture and an avocado slice if desired. Finish by drizzling more chimichurri on top of the tacos. Enjoy
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