MEXICAN FLANK STEAK TACOS

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Here's a traditional Mexican main dish prepared with a twist! The fruity salsa cools off the spicy pesto, and in my opinion, definitely makes the dish. Try it on chicken or pork, too. -Steve Meredith, Streamwood, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons lemon-pepper seasoning
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 beef flank steak (1 to 2 pounds)
CILANTRO PESTO:
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 habanero pepper
1 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
SALSA:
1 medium mango, peeled and halved
2/3 pound fresh pineapple, cut into 3 spears
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled pitted and halved
1 medium red onion, chopped
8 corn tortillas (6 inches)

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish, combine the first seven ingredients. Add the steak and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight., Place the cilantro, habanero, garlic, salt and pepper in a small food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., For salsa, grill the mango, pineapple and avocado, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until tender; set aside., Drain and discard marinade from steak. Lightly oil the grill rack. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Let stand for 10 minutes., Place onion in a small bowl. Chop the grilled fruit and avocado; add to bowl. Grill tortillas, uncovered, over medium heat for about 1 minute on each side or until warm., Thinly slice beef across the grain; place on tortillas. Top with salsa and pesto.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612 calories, Fat 33g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 739mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

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