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Cilantro Lime Tacos / Fajitas Marinade

Posted on April 28, 2024

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 clove garlic smashed
  • 1 handful cilantro chopped
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ancho-chili pepper or chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2lbs Flank or Skirt Steak or 4 portobello mushrooms

Directions

  1. In a mini food processor; place the cilantro, garlic and lime juice and pulse quickly until chopped.
  2. Toss the remaining ingredients in with the cilantro/garlic and pulse until combined.
  3. Marinate steak or chicken for 30 minutes on the counter top, bringing the meat up to temp before grilling it.
  4. Preheat your grill to 450-500°.
  5. Once your grill is preheated, place the steak onto the hot grates. Close the lid and grill for 5 minutes. Flip and repeat for 4 to 6 more minutes or until the internal temp is 145°.
  6. Transfer the steak to a cutting board, tent with foil and let rest for 8 minutes before slicing.
  7. Heat up some warm soft flour tortillas, layer with thinly sliced strips of the Cilantro-Lime Steak, shredded ice berg lettuce, pico de gallo and top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese!