Grilled Skirt Steak Tacos with Fire-Roasted Tomato Salsa

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup Chipotle sauce (see page 80 for recipe)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 1/2 lb skirt steak
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 8 large flour tortillas, warmed
• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 ripe Hass avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced (squeeze lime juice over slices to prevent browning)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Lime wedges, for serving
• Fire-roasted tomato salsa (see page 115 for recipe), for serving

Directions:

1. Prepare the Marinade:
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, chipotle sauce, minced garlic, sea salt, and ground cumin.
2. Marinate the Steak:
• Place the skirt steak in a nonreactive baking dish (glass or ceramic).
• Pour the marinade over the steak and season with freshly ground black pepper.
• Cover the dish and refrigerate for 1 hour (you can marinate for up to 8 hours for more flavor).
3. Prepare the Grill:
• Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Ensure your grill grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
4. Grill the Steak:
• Remove the marinated skirt steak from the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
• Grill the steak for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until it reaches medium-rare. The exact cooking time will vary depending on your grill's heat, so check the internal temperature (130°F for medium-rare).
5. Rest the Steak:
• After grilling, remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. This step ensures your steak remains juicy.
6. Slice the Steak:
• Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips for maximum tenderness.
7. Assemble the Tacos:
• Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
• To each tortilla, add a few slices of grilled steak, a few slivers of red onion, and slices of avocado (squeeze a little lime juice over the avocado to prevent browning).
• Add a dollop of sour cream, then sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
8. Serve:
• Squeeze a little lime juice over the tacos before folding them in half.
• Serve with fire-roasted tomato salsa on the side for an extra kick.
9. Enjoy:
• These Grilled Skirt Steak Tacos are perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner or as a crowd-pleasing dish at your next gathering. Enjoy!

Serves: 4

Excerpted from Hot Sauce! by Jennifer Trainer Thompson, used with permission from Storey Publishing. Get your copy of Hot Sauce! here.