Yearning for some flavor fusion? Check out this recipe by Cook Smarts featuring lean steak marinated in an Asian vinaigrette, sliced thin and served as tacos with a spoonful of chimichurri sauce. Make the chimichurri and marinate the meat ahead of time for a super quick and delicious family dinner.
Steak Tacos with Chimichurri Sauce Ingredients For the Asian Vinaigrette Marinade For the Steak Tacos For the Chimichurri Sauce Directions Prepare the vinaigrette marinade by whisking together garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar and cooking oil. Marinade the steak and tenderize by the steak by poking it with a fork. Let the steak marinade for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day. Make the chimichurri sauce by blending all the ingredients for the sauce in a blender or food processor. Add more oil, salt and lime juice as needed. Heat up a grill pan over high heat and brush the surface with some cooking oil. Once pan is super hot, place steak onto pan and sear on both sides for about 3 minutes. Remove the steak from pan, cover with foil and let rest. For a well-done steak, turn down heat and cook for a few more minutes. Heat up tortillas according to package instructions. Slice the steak into bite sized pieces. Assemble the tacos with steak, chimichurri sauce and tomatoes. Nutrition Information Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 2 chunky tacos Per serving: Calories: 560; Total Fat: 37g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 18g; Cholesterol: 63mg; Sodium: 706mg; Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 35g Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 232mg; Iron: 19%; Vitamin A: 66%; Vitamin C: 59%; Calcium: 22%
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