Episode 26 – Steak Tacos

I’m just going to say it upfront, this is my favorite episode so far. I have made tacos countless times but never have they been as fresh, flavorful and delicious as what I created for this episode. The biggest factor playing into the flavor is without a doubt the fresh tortillas given to me by Nicole Misencik (@NicoleWTHR). As a fellow food lover (and great local meteorologist), Nicole was nice enough to bring back some fresh tortillas from her favorite Mexican restaurant in Phoenix. A huge thanks goes out to her for making this recipe possible.

I even get so excited at the end that I fail to recognize the difference between a lemon and a lime.

Ingredients:

• Package of eye of round or skirt steak
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lime sliced in half
• fresh cilantro sliced
• 1/2 onion

For salsa:

• 8-12 chili peppers
• 1/4 onion (I added some additional fresh onion after blending)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tomato
• 2 jalapeno peppers

Directions:

Over medium-high to high heat, cook steak seasoned with salt and pepper until a nice char forms on both sides. Once cooked, cut into thin strips.

Boil a pot of water and add in the vegetables for the salsa. Cook until they become soft.

Add your salsa ingredients into a food processor and blend until you reach desired texture. I added in some additional fresh onion and cilantro for added taste.

Warm your fresh tortillas in a pan over medium to medium-high heat just enough to get both sides nice and warm. Place on a plate and cover with a clean cotton towel to keep warm. Once all tortillas are ready, build your tacos by topping with salsa and fresh onion, cilantro and a squirt of lime.