Street Steak Tacos with Cilantro-Radish Salsa

Street Tacos with Cilantro-Radish Salsa (Photo by Amy Bradt)

These make for a great summer meal.  Using fresh vegetables and cilantro from my garden give them so much flavor.  Great with Mexican Rice!

Recipe by: Amy Bradt                                                                            Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 pound skirt or flank steak
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, divided
4 radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced
2 green onions, white and pale-green parts only, thinly sliced
1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeds removed if desired, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
12 white corn tortillas, warmed
2 ounces queso fresco or Cotija cheese, crumbled

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat. Season steak with salt and pepper and cook about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let steak rest 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, chop half of cilantro and toss with radishes, onions, pepper, lime juice, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a medium bowl. Season radish salsa with salt and pepper.

Slice steak and serve on tortillas topped with radish salsa, queso fresco, and remaining cilantro.

Street Steak Tacos (Photo by Amy Bradt)

Notes
I like to warm the tortillas on the grill right before serving, gives them an added boost of flavor.

Original recipe from:
http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/steak-tacos-with-cilantro-radish-salsa