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In a mortar and pestle or bowl mash together garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, salt and pepper to make a paste.
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Transfer the paste to a glass jar with a tight fitting lid.
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Add the lime juice, orange juice, vinegar and oil.
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Shake to make sure that the marinade is well combined.
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(Note: if marinating meat in a plastic bag you can transfer directly to the bag and mush to combine ingredients in the bag before adding meat.
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Place steak in a plastic bag or other container of your choice for marinating.
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Add the marinade making sure the meat is coated.
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Refrigerate and allow to marinate for about 4 6 hours.
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(I dont recommend marinating longer than that as the fibers of your meat will break down resulting in mushy meat.
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Preheat an outdoor grill or a ridged grill pan over medium-high flame.
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(You can also use a broiler if desired.)
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Brush the grill or broiler plate with a little oil to prevent the meat from sticking.
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Remove meat from marinade.
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Discard marinade.
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Season on both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
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Grill (or broil) the steak for 7 to 10 minutes per side, turning once, until medium-rare.
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Remove from heat and let rest on a cutting board for about 7 minutes.
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Meanwhile, warm the tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side in a dry skillet or on the grill until pliable.
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Remove to plate.
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Cover to keep warm.
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Thinly slice meat diagonally across the grain.
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To serve: Stack 2 of the warm tortillas.
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Place about 4 oz.
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of the beef in the center.
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Add lettuce, onion and cheese as desired.
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Top with a spoonful or two of the Pico de Gallo and garnish with a lime wedge.
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Repeat with remaining tortillas.
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***NOTE***: The marinade recipe for the steak will make about 1 1/4 cups and can be used for chicken, too.
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If not used as a marinade for meat it can also be used as a table-side condiment.
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NEVER re-use marinade that has been in contact with raw meat as a condiment.
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You can become sick from the harmful bacteria.
