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Steak Tacos with Chipotle Sauce & Roasted Cabbage Slaw

Steak Tacos with Chipotle Sauce & Roasted Cabbage Slaw
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Steak Tacos with Chipotle Sauce & Roasted Cabbage Slaw are a delicious and vibrant dish that brings the bold flavors of Mexico right to your kitchen. Juicy skirt steak is perfectly seared and nestled in charred corn tortillas, layered with a fresh roasted cabbage slaw and drizzled with zesty chipotle sauce. This dish is not only simple to prepare but also versatile enough for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a lively gathering with friends. The combination of smoky, spicy, and crunchy elements makes every bite an explosion of flavor that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ lbs skirt steak
  • 1 lb purple cabbage, cored + thinly sliced
  • 1 large red pepper, halved + seeded
  • 1 large poblano pepper, halved + seeded
  • 1 red onion, cored + cut into ½” wedges
  • olive oil
  • kosher salt
  • 12 corn tortillas, charred over an open flame
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 tsp orange zest
  • 1 (7oz) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • ¾ cup neutral oil (such as safflower)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  2. Roast the red pepper, poblano pepper, and onion on a sheet pan drizzled with olive oil for about 35-40 minutes until tender. On another pan, roast the sliced cabbage for about 25-30 minutes until caramelized.
  3. Pat the skirt steak dry and let it sit at room temperature.
  4. In a food processor, blend orange juice, orange zest, chipotle peppers, honey, and neutral oil until smooth to make the sauce.
  5. Once vegetables are cool, chop them and mix with green onions and half of the chipotle sauce.
  6. Sear the skirt steak in a hot cast iron skillet for about 3-5 minutes per side until desired doneness. Let rest before slicing.
  7. Assemble tacos by layering roasted cabbage slaw, sliced steak, and additional chipotle sauce onto each tortilla.

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