Mini Beef Tacos with Citrus Salsa

CategoryDifficultyIntermediate
Yields12 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time40 mins
 2 beef flat iron steaks (about 8 oz each)
 12 corn tortillas (6" to 7" diameter)
 1 tbsp vegetable oil
 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Citrus Salsa
  cup jicama, chopped
  cup orange, chopped
 1 tbsp jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
 2 tsp red wine vinegar
 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
 ½ tsp grated orange peel
Avocado Cream
 ½ cup avocado, mashed
 1 tbsp sour cream
Rub
 2 tsp ground cumin
 1 tsp grated orange peel
1

Combine Citrus Salsa ingredients in small bowl; season with salt and pepper as desired. Set aside.

2

Combine Avocado Cream ingredients in small bowl; season with salt and pepper as desired. Set aside.

3

Combine Rub ingredients; press evenly onto beef steaks. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 10 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 12 to 16 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Transfer steaks to carving board.

Cook's Tip: To pan-broil steaks, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place steaks in skillet; cook 13 to 15 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally.

4

Meanwhile, cut 1 "mini tortilla" from each tortilla with 4-inch diameter cookie cutter. Discard tortilla scraps or save for another use. Lightly brush both sides of mini tortillas with oil. Grill over medium heat 1 to 3 minutes or until lightly crisp, turning once.

Cook's Tip: Four-inch mini corn tortillas are occasionally available in Hispanic markets and some large supermarkets.

5

Carve steaks lengthwise in half, then crosswise into thin slices. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Top each mini tortilla with equal amounts of avocado cream, beef slices and salsa. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

 2 beef flat iron steaks (about 8 oz each)
 12 corn tortillas (6" to 7" diameter)
 1 tbsp vegetable oil
 Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Citrus Salsa
  cup jicama, chopped
  cup orange, chopped
 1 tbsp jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
 2 tsp red wine vinegar
 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
 ½ tsp grated orange peel
Avocado Cream
 ½ cup avocado, mashed
 1 tbsp sour cream
Rub
 2 tsp ground cumin
 1 tsp grated orange peel

Directions

1

Combine Citrus Salsa ingredients in small bowl; season with salt and pepper as desired. Set aside.

2

Combine Avocado Cream ingredients in small bowl; season with salt and pepper as desired. Set aside.

3

Combine Rub ingredients; press evenly onto beef steaks. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 10 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 12 to 16 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Transfer steaks to carving board.

Cook's Tip: To pan-broil steaks, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place steaks in skillet; cook 13 to 15 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally.

4

Meanwhile, cut 1 "mini tortilla" from each tortilla with 4-inch diameter cookie cutter. Discard tortilla scraps or save for another use. Lightly brush both sides of mini tortillas with oil. Grill over medium heat 1 to 3 minutes or until lightly crisp, turning once.

Cook's Tip: Four-inch mini corn tortillas are occasionally available in Hispanic markets and some large supermarkets.

5

Carve steaks lengthwise in half, then crosswise into thin slices. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Top each mini tortilla with equal amounts of avocado cream, beef slices and salsa. Serve immediately.

Mini Beef Tacos with Citrus Salsa

Recipe and photo courtesy of Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner.