Festival Classic Lunch: Smoky Grilled Steak Tacos with Chimichurri Sauce

Festival Classic Lunch: Smoky Grilled Steak Tacos with Chimichurri Sauce

Discover a delicious and easy-to-follow recipe for Smoky Grilled Steak Tacos with Chimichurri Sauce inspired by the flavors of festival classics. Bring the excitement of a weekend food festival to your kitchen!

Time: Prep Time: 15 minutes - Cook Time: 10 minutes - Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: American, Latin Fusion

Allergens

None

Ingredients

  • 2 beef flank steaks (12 oz each)
  • 4 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine the cilantro, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and jalapeño in a food processor. Blend until smooth, creating the chimichurri sauce. Set aside.
  2. Season both sides of the steaks with salt and pepper. Preheat your grill to medium high heat (about 400°F). Grill the steaks for 5 minutes per side or until they reach desired doneness. Let rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing against the grain.
  3. Warm the corn tortillas on the grill, about 20 seconds per side.
  4. Assemble the tacos by layering sliced steak and a generous amount of chimichurri sauce on each tortilla.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Chef’s Insight

Experiment with different steak cuts for a unique twist on this classic dish.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spice level of the chimichurri sauce to your preference.

Cultural or Historical Background

The concept of smoky grilled steak tacos has roots in Argentinian and Uruguayan street food, where grilling meats and using chimichurri sauce is a staple of outdoor gatherings and festivals.