Tex-Mex Street Food Fusion Fiesta

Allergens

Dairy (sour cream, mayonnaise), Egg (mayonnaise)

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef skirt steak, thinly sliced
• 2 cups pineapple, diced
• 4 ears of corn, shucked
• 8 flour tortillas
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Vegetable oil for brushing Smoky Chipotle Sauce:
• 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste Tangy Lime Crema:
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste Pickled Vegetables:
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
• 1 small carrot, julienned
• 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. In a blender or food processor, combine chipotle peppers and adobo sauce, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, sugar, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
2. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
3. In a small saucepan, combine water, vinegar, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar and salt are dissolved.
4. In a heatproof bowl or jar, layer onion, jalapeño (if using), carrot, and cucumber. Pour the hot pickling liquid over the vegetables and let them sit for at least 30 minutes to pickle. Cookout Preparation:
5. Season beef with salt and pepper to taste. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Grill the beef until cooked to desired doneness, about 3 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for a few minutes before thinly slicing.
6. Grill corn on all sides until slightly charred and tender, about 8 10 minutes. Brush with vegetable oil as needed to prevent sticking.
7. Lightly grill or warm tortillas on both sides.
8. Assemble tacos by layering beef slices, pineapple, corn, pickled vegetables, Smoky Chipotle Sauce, and Tangy Lime Crema in each tortilla. Top with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.

Chef’s Insight

Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding or removing jalapeño peppers.

Notes

Feel free to customize the pickled vegetables with your favorite combinations of vegetables.