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Arrachera

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Freezing Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 514

Ingredients

Skirt Steak

  • Juice of 1 orange
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves peeled
  • 2 jalapeño peppers stems and seeds removed
  • 10 sprigs of fresh cilantro
  • 1 ½ Tbsp Mexican oregano
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1 ½ pound skirt steak

Tacos

  • 12 8-inch soft corn tortillas
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 avocado peeled, pitted, and sliced thinly
  • 2 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup tomato salsa
  • 1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup crema
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  • All ingredients ready? Let's begin!

Skirt Steak

  • In the bowl of a food processor, add the orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, jalapeño peppers, cilantro, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Process into a smooth paste.
  • Place the skirt steak into a gallon size plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the steak. Seal the bag tightly. Toss and massage the steak to coat evenly with the marinade. Place the bag inside a baking dish or bowl in case it leaks and refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
  • Remove the steak from the fridge 30 minutes prior to grilling. Prepare your charcoal or preheat your gas grill so that it is medium-high heat. Coat the grill grates with vegetable oil before grilling.
  • Remove the steak from the marinade and wipe most of the marinade off with your hands. Place the steak on the grill and cook for approximately 3 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 125°F when checked with a digital meat of thermometer.
  • Set the steak aside on a clean cutting board to rest while you prepare the taco ingredients.

Tacos

  • Prepare a platter of diced cucumbers, avocado slices, and shredded lettuce. Slice the skirt steak thinly against the grain and place this on the platter. Add the lime wedges to the perimeter of the platter.
  • Warm the tortillas for a few seconds on each side on the grill. Place them on the platter or in a basket. Serve the make-your-own tacos immediately.

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Nutrition

Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 1050mg | Potassium: 811mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2626IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 279mg | Iron: 4mg