Lime-Marinated Rib Eye Tacos - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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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
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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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