Mexican Carne Asada Tacos with Salsa Verde

Ingredients

• 1 pound flank steak, trimmed
• 8 corn tortillas
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lime, juiced

• 5 tomatillos, husked and rinsed
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Method

1. 01
   In a small bowl, mix olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice to create a marinade.
2. 02
   Place the flank steak in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over it, ensuring the steak is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
3. 03
   To prepare the salsa verde, combine the tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, onion, lime juice, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth and set aside.
4. 04
   Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and grill for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is reached.
5. 05
   Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
6. 06
   Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds per side until pliable.
7. 07
   Assemble the tacos by placing slices of carne asada on each tortilla. Top with salsa verde, chopped onion, and cilantro.
8. 08
   Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.