Steak Tacos with Lime Mayo

Steak Tacos with Lime Mayo

While you may be tempted to leave off some parts of these tacos, trust me, every items builds on the other for a really great twist on classic tacos.
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Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 red bell peppers sliced thin
  • olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground chipotle chile powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 1lb. flank steaks
  • 6 Tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons grated lime rind
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 10 6" corn tortillas
  • 1 cup refrigerated fresh salsa
  • 1 cup shredded queso fresco

Method
 

  1. Toss the red peppers in a grill basket with some olive oil.          
  2. Combine chipotle powder, paprika, and salt; rub spice mixture evenly over steak.
  3. Over medium heat of a grill, add the basket of peppers and flank steak.  Grill the steak 8 minutes a side, and the peppers an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Remove the steak and let rest for 5 minutes.  Thinly slice the steak against the grain.
  5. Combine mayonnaise, lime rind, lime juice, garlic, and water, whisking well.
  6. Working with 1 tortilla at a time, heat tortillas over medium heat directly on the burner of the stove for about 15 seconds a side.
  7. Place steak on a tortilla, add some red pepper, salsa, cheese, and mayonnaise.

Notes

Adapted from Cooking Light Magazine.