ADOBE BEEF TACOS WITH PICKLED RED ONIONS (SMALL PLATES, BIG TASTE)

Adobe Beef Tacos with Pickled Red Onions (Small Plates, Big Taste) image

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons adobo seasoning
1 teaspoon ground chipotle chile pepper
2 (8-ounce) beef shoulder top blade (flat iron) steaks
8 small corn tortillas (6 to 7-inch diameter), warmed
1 cup crumbled queso fresco
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

Combine pickled onion ingredients in medium bowl; stir well. Cover and refrigerate while preparing beef.
Combine seasoning ingredients in small bowl; press evenly onto beef steaks. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes to 2 hours.
Preheat charcoal grill to medium heat.
Place steaks on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 10 to 14 minutes for medium-rare to medium doneness, turning once. Remove from grill; let stand 5 minutes.
Meanwhile drain pickled onions well. Carve steaks into thin strips. Top tortillas evenly with steak, queso fresco and pickled onions. Sprinkle with cilantro, as desired.