Flat-Iron Tacos

These steak tacos are so delicious they will wow you! Aji is a South American sauce prevalent in Columbia and Peru. Depending on the region, this sauce (or sometimes a chunky salsa) can range from mild to super hot. We'll be using the milder version to marinate the flat-iron steaks for this recipe.

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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Latin American

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: People

Calories: 767kcal

Ingredients

2 pounds flat iron steak
12-14 corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups guacamole (lettuce, pico de gallo, queso, or cotija cheese)
for marinade:
1 onion small, roughly chopped
lime juice aim for two medium limes
2 jalapenos seeded and roughly chopped
1/4 cup cilantro
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1-2 teaspoons habanero pepper sauce (optional)
1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Place all marinade ingredients into a food processor. Process until mixture is thick and smooth. Add more lime juice or oil if mixture remains chunky.
Place flat iron steaks in a resealable plastic bag. Pour aji marinade over steaks and work it in making sure all surfaces of the meat are well coated. Seal bag and place into refrigerator for 6-24 hours.
Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
Remove steaks from bag and place onto grill. Cook 5-7 minutes per side or until steak reaches desired doneness. Place tortillas in a large piece of aluminum foil, wrap and place on the cooler part of the grill for about 5-7 minutes, turning once.
Once cooked, remove steaks from grill and place onto a cutting board. Remove tortillas and set aside. Slice steaks into thin strips and serve in warmed tortillas with guacamole. If preferred, make a double batch of the aji sauce and reserve half to serve with the tacos.

Notes

Things to think about with this recipe:

Meat:

If you cannot find beef flat-iron steak at your local grocery store, flank steak will suffice. Keep in mind that flank steak is a tad tougher than flat-iron, and might require a longer marinating time.

Spice:

If you love spicy food, add an extra jalapeno, or a bit more habanero pepper sauce to the Aji mixture. Experiment with the flavors, and create something spectacular that fits your taste buds.

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