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Chile-Spiced Skirt Steak Tacos

  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 35 MIN Plus 2 hr marinating
  • SERVINGS: Makes 12 tacos

In 2006, three brothers—Jesse, Brian and David Vendley—started hawking homemade tacos from a cart on the streets of Soho in Manhattan. In 2009, the trio opened Calexico in Brooklyn. The secret to their success: superfresh fillings like the pico de gallo in these carne asada (steak) tacos.

Our Pairing Suggestion

Spicy California red blend.

Recipe: Chile-Spiced Skirt Steak Tacos

Ingredients

  1. 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
  2. 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
  3. 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  4. 1 teaspoon onion powder
  5. 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
  6. 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  7. 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  8. 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  9. 1 teaspoon salt
  10. 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  11. 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  12. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  13. 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 5-inch strips
  14. 12 corn tortillas, warmed
  15. Pico de Gallo, Avocado Salsa and shredded cabbage, for serving
  1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the paprika, ancho powder, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, chipotle, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper. Add the lime juice and oil and shake the bag to blend. Add the steak and seal the bag. Let the steak stand at room temperature for 2 hours.
  2. Light a grill or preheat a grill pan. Grill the steak over moderately high heat, turning twice, until lightly charred on the outside and medium-rare within, about 10 minutes. Transfer the steak to a work surface and let rest for 10 minutes. Thinly slice the steak and serve with tortillas, Pico de Gallo, Avocado Salsa and cabbage.
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