Tex-Mex Carne Asada Street Tacos with Chimichurri Sauce

Allergens

Contains gluten, dairy, and soy.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef flank steak
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 12 small corn tortillas, warmed
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• 1 recipe Chimichurri Sauce (see below) Chimichurri Sauce:
• 2 cups fresh parsley leaves
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the steak, vegetable oil, kosher salt, ground black pepper, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder. Seal the bag, and massage the seasonings into the meat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
2. Preheat a grill to medium high heat or use a stovetop grill pan. Remove the steak from the marinade, letting any excess drip off. Grill the steak to your desired doneness, about 4 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Let it rest for 10 minutes before thinly slicing against the grain.
3. Prepare the Chimichurri Sauce by combining parsley leaves, garlic cloves, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, kosher salt, ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes in a food processor. Process until finely chopped, then transfer to a bowl and set aside.
4. Assemble the tacos by layering sliced steak, chimichurri sauce, chopped cilantro, thinly sliced red onion, and jalapeño pepper on each warm corn tortilla. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.

Chef’s Insight

Let the steak rest to allow its juices to redistribute for a more tender result.

Notes

Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor.