Steak Tacos With Chimichurri
- 1 3/4 pounds flat iron steak
- salt
- pepper
- 12 corn tortillas small
- 8 ounces cotija cheese crumbled
- 2 limes cut into quarters
- chimichurri Traditional, recipe follows
- chimichurri Basalmic Basil, recipe follows
- chimichurri Roasted Habanero, recipe follows
- 2 cups Italian parsley packed
- 3 cloves garlic peeled
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups fresh basil packed
- 3 cloves garlic peeled
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 extra virgin olive oil
- 1 habanero chili pepper
- 2 cups cilantro packed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Heat a gas grill over medium high heat.
- Season the steak liberally with salt and pepper.
- Grill steak for 4 -5 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Once steak has rested, slice in thin slices against the grain.
- While steak is resting grill corn tortillas over medium heat just until warmed about 30 seconds per side.
- To make a taco place 2-3 pieces of steak on a tortilla, spoon one of the three chimichurri sauces over the top, sprinkle with cotija cheese and serve.
- For traditional chimichurri
- Combine all ingredients in a KitchenAid(R) Diamond Blender. Puree just until blended, about 15 seconds. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- For balsamic basil chimichurri
- Combine all ingredients in a KitchenAid(R) Diamond Blender. Puree just until blended, about 15 seconds. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- For roasted habanero chimichurri
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Roast habanero just until it starts to blacken, about 10 minutes. Remove stem. To make a less spicy, chimichurri remove the seeds as well. Be careful to wash your hands after touching the seeds.
- Place all ingredients together in a KitchenAid(R) Diamond Blender. Puree just until blended about 15 seconds. Transfer to a serving bowl.
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Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Steak-Tacos-with-Chimichurri-2099115 (may not work)