MICHELADA FLANK STEAK TACOS

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The flavors of Mexican michelada-the refreshing spiced beer drink-go perfectly with chile-rubbed flank steak and tangy pilsner-spiked pico de gallo in these crave-worthy tacos. For maximum flavor, be sure to marinate the steak for at least 1 hour.

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup (8 ounces) pilsner beer
One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 lime, quartered
One 2-pound flank steak
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered, depending on size
1/4 cup (2 ounces) pilsner beer
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon hot sauce
6 to 8 radishes, cut into small wedges (about same size as the halved cherry tomatoes)
2 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil, for drizzling
3 tablespoons chile-lime seasoning (I like Tajin)
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
Zest of 2 limes
12 to 18 warmed corn or flour tortillas

Steps:

  • For the marinade: Add the beer, tomato sauce and oil to a large resealable bag. Squeeze the limes in, then drop them in the bag. Add the steak, sprinkle with salt and pepper and seal. Marinate at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours. Remove the steak from the bag and discard the contents. Pat the steak dry on both sides and sprinkle lightly with more salt and pepper.
  • For the pico de gallo: Add the tomatoes, beer, cilantro, onion, lime juice, hot sauce, radishes, jalapenos and a pinch of salt and pepper to a large bowl. Drizzle with some olive oil, then toss and let rest at room temperature until ready to use.
  • For the rub: Preheat the grill of a smart countertop grill to high heat. Combine the chile-lime seasoning, chile powder and zest in a small bowl. Sprinkle the seasoning all over the steak and rub into both sides. Place the steak on the grill, cover and cook until the internal temperature reaches 120 degrees F for medium-rare, flipping halfway through, about 8 minutes total. Remove the steak to a plate, cover loosely with aluminum foil and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Thinly slice the steak against the grain. Make tacos with warmed tortillas and the prepared pico de gallo.

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