Lime-Marinated Rib Eye Tacos - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3 limes, juice of
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    1 teaspoon fine sea salt
    2 1/4 lbs thick boneless rib eye steaks
    1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    8 -12 flour tortillas, warmed
    Relish
    2 red onions, thinly sliced
    1 small bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped
    1/2 orange, juice of
    2 limes, juice of
    1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
    1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
    To Serve
    guacamole
    thinly sliced tomatoes
Preparation
    The relish--put the onions, cilantro, orange and lime juice, vinegar, and salt in a small bowl.
    Mix well to combine; cover and leave to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight.
    Return to room temperature before serving.
    Steaks--combine the lime juice, cumin, and salt in a shallow dish large enough to hold the steaks in a single layer.
    Add the steaks and toss to coat evenly.
    Cover and leave to marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight.
    Return to room temperature before cooking.
    Heat the oil in a grill pan/griddle set over high heat or preheat the barbecue.
    Cook the steaks for 4-5 minutes on each side depending on the thickness of the steaks.
    Season lightly with salt and let stand for 5 minutes before slicing thinly on the diagonal.
    To serve, spread each tortilla with a thin layer of guacamole.
    Add a generous helping of steak and top with a spoonful of onion relish.
    Serve immediately with sliced tomatoes and extra guacamole.

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