Tequila Tacos

These authentic Mexican tacos are topped with veggies, Cotija cheese, julienned flank steak and a special slaw.
Directions for: Tequila Tacos

Ingredients

Tacos

cup tequila, preferably blanco, divided

cup soy sauce

2 limes, zested and juiced, divided, rinds reserved

tsp ground cumin

tsp freshly cracked black pepper

1 lb(s) flank steak, trimmed and julienned on the bias

cup sour cream

cup white vinegar

8 whole-grain taco-sized tortillas (Chef s Note: flour or corn tortillas are acceptable)

2 cups Taco Slaw, recipe follows

cup small diced white onion

cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves

cup grated Cotija cheese

Taco Slaw

1 carrot, grated

head green cabbage, shredded

cup sliced green onions

cup finely chopped cilantro leaves

cup jalapenos, chopped (Chef s Note: pickled jalapenos are optional)

tsp kosher salt

tsp freshly cracked black pepper

cup white vinegar

Directions

Tacos

1. in a nonreactive bowl, combine 1/3 cup of the tequila, the soy sauce, the zest and juice of 1 lime, the cumin, and freshly cracked black pepper. Add the steak to the marinade and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate it for no longer than 1 hour.

2. in a small bowl combine the remaining lime zest, lime juice and sour cream. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

3. Strain the steak from the marinade. Pour the marinade into small saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Let it simmer until it reduces by a third, about 10 to 15 minutes.

4. Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the steak and cook until it barely starts to brown. Switch off the heat, then add the marinade reduction, the white vinegar, and the remaining tequila.

5. Prepare the taco shells, either by frying or heating in an oven.

6. for service, rub the shells with the reserved lime rinds. Add the some of the beef, taco slaw, sour cream and onions to each taco. Garnish with the cilantro and Cotija cheese. Serve and enjoy!

Taco Slaw

1. Prepare all the vegetables and add to a large bowl. Season them with the salt and pepper and add the vinegar. Toss to combine.

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