Kerry Simon'S Addictive Soft Steak Tacos (Fajitas)

Name: Kerry Simon'S Addictive Soft Steak Tacos (Fajitas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 lbs skirt steaks, cut against the grain into strips (a little smaller than your little finger); 20 (4 inch) flour tortillas; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1 large napa cabbage, cleaned, cut into thin strips, and tossed with the juice of 2 limes (also called Chinese); For spice mixture; 2 teaspoons dried chipotle powder; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons cumin; 3 teaspoons kosher salt, kosher; For salsa; 1 jalapeno pepper; 1 red onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick; 4 plum tomatoes; 2 ounces canola oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, kosher; 1/2 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped; 3 limes, juice of, fresh; For guacamole; 6 ripe Hass avocadoes, halved, pits removed, flesh scooped out and placed in large bowl with the juice of 4 limes; 4 plum tomatoes, small diced (about 2 cups); 1 red onion, minced, about 1 cup; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; 2 teaspoons kosher salt, kosher; For lime crema; 2 cups sour cream; 2 fresh limes

Servings: persons

3 1/2 lbs skirt steaks, cut against the grain into strips (a little smaller than your little finger)
20 (4 inch) flour tortillas
1/2 cup canola oil
1 large napa cabbage, cleaned, cut into thin strips, and tossed with the juice of 2 limes (also called Chinese)
For spice mixture
2 teaspoons dried chipotle powder
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons cumin
3 teaspoons kosher salt, kosher
For salsa
1 jalapeno pepper
1 red onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick
4 plum tomatoes
2 ounces canola oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt, kosher
1/2 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
3 limes, juice of, fresh
For guacamole
6 ripe Hass avocadoes, halved, pits removed, flesh scooped out and placed in large bowl with the juice of 4 limes
4 plum tomatoes, small diced (about 2 cups)
1 red onion, minced, about 1 cup
1 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
2 teaspoons kosher salt, kosher
For lime crema
2 cups sour cream
2 fresh limes

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To make tacos:
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Combine spice-mixture ingredients and toss with steak to coat. Set aside. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Warm tortillas on cookie sheet in oven. Heat two large saute pans to medium-high. When pans are hot, add oil to each pan followed by 1/2 the seasoned meat. Spread meat out evenly and cook without turning while you lay out warm tortillas on a clean work area to get ready for assembly. Cook meat for approximately 3 minutes, turn, and cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to achieve even coloring. After 3 minutes, turn off heat and allow meat to sit in the pan, becoming just cool enough for you to handle.
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To make salsa:
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Rub jalapeno, onion, and tomatoes lightly with oil and roast in large saute pan on medium-high, turning frequently until lightly charred all over. Set aside to cool. When cooled, roughly chop and place in a food processor with salt, pulsing until almost smooth but still just a little chunky. Transfer to bowl, add cilantro and lime juice, cover, and refrigerate. (For a milder salsa, use only half the jalapeno).
5
To make guacamole:
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Lightly crush avocados with fork until almost smooth but still a little chunky. Evenly mix in tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and salt; cover and refrigerate.
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To make lime crema:
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Whisk 2 cups sour cream together with the juice of 2 fresh limes.
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To serve:
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Spread 1/2 tbsp guacamole on each warmed tortilla, followed by a large pinch of cabbage. Distribute meat evenly and fold tortillas up end to end. Serve immediately on a large platter with the salsa, crema, guacamole.

3741

kcal

Calories

146

Fat

444

Carbs

166

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 lbs skirt steaks, cut against the grain into strips (a little smaller than your little finger), 20 (4 inch) flour tortillas, 1/2 cup canola oil, 1 large napa cabbage, cleaned, cut into thin strips, and tossed with the juice of 2 limes (also called Chinese), and more.

Yes, Kerry Simon'S Addictive Soft Steak Tacos (Fajitas) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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