|
Mini Steak Tacos with Spicy Pico De Gallo
1 1/2 pounds beef shoulder top blade (flat iron) steaks 12 flour tortillas (5-inch diameter) Spicy Pico de Gallo (recipe follows) 1 package (8 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend MARINADE: 1/2 cup prepared Italian dressing 1/4 cup lime juice 1 tablespoon honey 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder Cut beef steaks lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4 inch strips; set aside.
Combine marinade ingredients in medium bowl. Place beef and marinade in food-safe plastic bag. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.
Remove beef from marinade; discard marinade.
Heat pan over medium heat until hot. Add 1/2 of beef; stir-fry 1 to 2 minutes or until outside surface of beef is no longer pink. (Do not overcook.) Repeat with remaining beef.
Evenly divide beef strips over tortillas. Top with 1 tablespoon Spicy Pico de Gallo and 1 tablespoon cheese.
Makes 12 appetizer servings Source: Cattlemen's Beef Board
SPICY PICO DE GALLO (makes 2 cups)
1 1/2 cups chopped tomato 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon minced jalapeņo pepper 1/4 cup prepared hot picante sauce or salsa 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Combine tomatoes, onion, cilantro and jalapeno pepper in large bowl. Sir in picante sauce and lime juice. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour to let flavors blend.
|