Zesty Lime Steak Tacos with my Famous Pico de Gallo

These authentic-style Mexican steak tacos are incredibly delicious; with a unique zesty lime and cilantro marinade. Topped with my famous pico de gallo and these just might be the best tacos you’ve ever tasted.

Time from Prep to Eating: 35 minutes

What You Need:
A grill

The Stuff:
¼ cup lime juice (fresh or concentrate)
3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ cup chopped cilantro
1/8 tsp pepper
Zest of 1 lime
Your favorite grill seasoning (try McCormick and Schmick’s Steak Grill Seasoning)
6” soft corn tortillas
2 lbs top sirloin steak
1 head of red cabbage, shredded
Sour cream

Here’s What You Do:
For the marinade, mix together the first five ingredients (lime juice to the zest) in a small mixing bowl, place sirloin in a zip lock bag and pour the marinade over the meat. Allow meat to set in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than one hour.

Turn your grill to med-high heat. Take the meat out of the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before placing on the grill and sprinkle grill seasoning on both sides. In the meantime, start on the pico de gallo (recipe below).

Once the meat has come to room temperature, grill for 5 minutes on the first side then flip and grill for an additional 4 minutes. Remove and allow to rest for at least 5-10 minutes before you slice (against the grain), in thin strips. Allowing them to rest is critical! No matter how hungry you are…let the meat rest!

Warm the tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds (turning once). Assemble your tacos, topping with red cabbage, sour cream, and the pico de gallo.

Carrie’s Famous Pico de Gallo

Alright, alright…here it is. This is my famous pico de gallo…which people swear has changed their life forever. Enjoy!

Time from Prep to Eating: 35 minutes

What You Need:
A medium mixing bowl

The Stuff:
3 scallions, minced
1 vine ripe tomato, diced
2 avocados, pitted and diced to bite size pieces
1 Tbsp cilantro, rough chop
Juice of 1 lime (if it’s not REALLY REALLY juicy, go with two)
¼ tsp cumin
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper

Here’s What You Do:
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir thoroughly to coat the avocado in the lime juice. You can serve this immediately, but it’s best after about 30 minutes in the refrigerator (stirring occasionally). It’s good on chips, quesadillas, tacos, burritos, you name it.