Steak Tacos with Chipotle-Lime Dressing

Steak Ingredients

  • 3 pounds flank steak

  • 1/3 cup white vinegar

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 limes, juiced

  • 1/2 cup olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) container light sour cream

  • 1/2 cup adobo sauce from chipotle peppers

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

  • 2 teaspoons lime zest

  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin

  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay™

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Lay the flank steak in a large glass baking dish. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, 4 cloves of garlic, juice of two limes, olive oil, salt, black pepper, white pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, cumin and paprika. Whisk until well blended, then pour over the steak in the dish. Turn over once to coat both sides. Cover and marinate for 1 to 8 hours.

Sous Vide Method (my preference - do not need to marinate):

Preheat sous vide water to desired temperature. I do at 130 and then finish on grill to bring to 135 for medium rare.

Lay flank steak flat in a sealable or ziplock bag. Pour marinade over and seal. If not using sealable bag, slowly add to water and zip closed once steak is fully emerged and the air is released. You will no if the steak floats to the top there is still air. Cook for 2 to 4 hours.

Dressing

Combine the sour cream and adobo sauce in a bowl. Stir in the lime juice, lime zest, cumin, chili powder, seafood seasoning. Add salt, and pepper in desired amounts. Cover, and refrigerate until needed.

Serve with cojita cheese, Mexican cheese blend, sliced avocado or guacamole, salsa or coleslaw.