Tacos With Steak Cactus And Onions Recipes

Steps:

• Sprinkle steak with taco seasoning. Lightly coat grill rack. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the 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 5 minutes., Meanwhile, brush onions with oil. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until tender., Grill tortillas on each side until warm. Thinly slice steak. Top tortillas with steak, avocado and onions Serve with sour cream, cilantro and lime wedges.

Steps:

• Pound beef with a meat mallet to tenderize. In a large bowl, mix beer, lime juice and 2 tablespoons oil until blended. Add beef to marinade; turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes., Meanwhile, cut partially through onions, leaving tops intact. Drizzle with remaining oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper., Drain beef, discarding marinade; sprinkle with the remaining salt and pepper. On a greased grill rack, grill steaks and onions, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°) and onions are crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes on each side. Cut steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices. Serve with tortillas, onions, cilantro and lime wedges.

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the salsa if using the cactus. Then cut finger-like strips of each cactus paddle lengthwise to within 1 1/2 inch of the edge to resemble the palm of a hand. Heat a flat griddle or large cast iron skillet until hot. Put the cactus paddles on the griddle. Cook about 1 minute. 2. Turn the cactus, and add the steaks and onion to the griddle. Brush everything with oil. Cook, turning everything, 2 to 3 times, until the meat is done and the cactus and onion are tender. Season with salt. 3. Transfer everything to a cutting board. Chop the steaks into small pieces. Cut each cactus paddle in half. Warm the tortillas on the griddle until pliable. Divide the cactus, meat, and onion among the tortillas. Fold in half and serve at once with the salsa. From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.