Flank Steak Tacos With Charred Corn Salsa Recipes

STEAK TACOS WITH CHARRED SALSA

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• 3. Cut corn kernels from the cob and place in a large bowl. Chop onion, bell pepper, poblano pepper and tomatoes. Combine with corn.
• 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.

STEAK TACOS WITH CHARRED SALSA

Steps:

• Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush first 5 ingredients with 2 tablespoons olive oil. Cook corn and onions in hot pan, turning occasionally, 5-6 minutes or until charred. Remove from pan. Cook peppers in pan 5-6 minutes or until charred. Remove from pan. Cook tomatoes in pan 2-3 minutes or until charred.
• 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. Chop steak. Cut corn kernels from cobs and place in a large bowl. Chop onion, bell pepper, poblano and tomatoes. Stir together garlic, next 2 ingredients (lime juice and salt), remaining 2 tablespoons oil and chopped vegetables. Serve steak and salsa in tortillas with desired toppings.

GRILLED CHILE-LIME FLANK STEAK SOFT TACOS WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• For the marinade: In a small bowl, mix the spices, salt, pepper, lime juice, and oil to make a paste. Place the steak in a shallow dish and rub the paste evenly over both sides. Cover and let marinate for 1 to 4 hours.
• For the salsa: Light a charcoal grill about 30 minutes before you're ready to cook or preheat a gas grill to medium-high.
• Slice off the leafy top of the pineapple and just enough of the bottom so the fruit rests flat on a cutting board. Slice off the skin with a sharp knife, cutting from top to bottom and taking off as little of the flesh as possible, rotating the pineapple as you go. Discard the skin. Cut out any "eyes" with a paring knife and discard. Slice the fruit away from the core in 4 or 5 slabs.
• Place the pineapple slabs on the hot grill and grill until the fruit is just beginning to show some browning, 1 to 2 minutes per side, 4 to 5 minutes per side if you want it charred.
• Let the pineapple cool for a few minutes, then dice. In a medium bowl, mix the diced pineapple, onion, cilantro, lime juice, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and chile and blend well.
• To cook the steak: Grill the steak for 5 to 6 minutes on each side, or slightly longer for well-done meat. Remove from the grill and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
• Meanwhile, place the tortillas on the hot grill and grill for 10 seconds on each side, then wrap in a cloth napkin to keep them warm.
• Slice the steak across the grain into 1/2-inch-thick slices and arrange on a serving platter. Place the tortillas and the bowl of salsa on the table and serve family-style.

FLANK STEAK TACOS WITH CHARRED CORN SALSA

Steps:

• Adjust oven rack to middle position, place 12-inch cast-iron skillet on rack and heat oven to 500°F Meanwhile, combine cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in bowl. Cut steak lengthwise with grain into 2 equal pieces, then cut each piece in half crosswise to create four equal pieces. Season steaks with spice mixture and let sit at room temperature.
• When oven reaches 500 F, pat steaks dry with paper towels. Using potholders, remove skillet from oven and place over medium-high heat; turn off oven. Being careful of hot skillet handle, add oil and heat until just smoking. Cook steaks, without moving, until lightly browned on first side, about 2 minutes. Flip steaks and continue to cook until lightly browned on second side, about 2 minutes.
• Flip steaks, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, flipping every 2 minutes, until steaks are well browned and meat registers 120 F to 125 F (for medium-rare), 4 to 8 minutes. Transfer steaks to carving board, tent loosely with aluminum foil and let rest while making salsa.
• Add corn to now-empty skillet and cook over medium heat, without stirring, until lightly charred, about 4 minutes. Stir corn and continue to cook until tender, about 1 minute; transfer to medium bowl. Stir in onion, jalapeno, lime juice, cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Slice steak thin against grain and serve with tortillas and corn salsa.