GMA Recipe: Mario Batali's Skirt Steak Asada Tacos

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Mario Batali's Skirt Steak Asada Tacos
From chef and author Mario Batali
Friday, July 28, 2006

Renowned chef, restaurateur and media personality Mario Batali has teamed up with NASCAR to create a one-of-a-kind, officially licensed NASCAR cookbook, "Mario Tailgates NASCAR Style: The Essential Cookbook for NASCAR Fans."

Mario Batali's Skirt Steak Asada Tacos'

Whether you are tailgaiting or cooking on the grill at home, these skirt steak tacos are sure to please everyone. With a special marinate and a fresh onion salsa, Mario makes it fast, easy and succulent on Good Morning America.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped

2 medium poblano peppers, cored, seeded and cut into thin strips

4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

6 canned plum tomatoes, drained

1 teaspoon salt, plus more for grilling

2 pounds skirt steak

1 medium red onion, finely chopped

1 bunch chopped cilantro to yield 1 cup

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (2 to 3 lines)

8 soft corn tortillas

3 limes cut into wedges for serving

Directions

At home place a skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and when it gets hot, add the yellow onion and pepper, and cook until they soften, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder and cumin, and cook 1 minute more. Add the plum tomatoes and salt, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook 5 minutes more.

Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade and pulse until just smooth.

Place the skirt steaks in a resealable plastic freezer bag and add half the puree, making sure they are completely coated. Keep refrigerated or in a cold ice chest for up to 72 hours.

Mario Batali's Skirt Steak Asada Tacos'

When you're ready to grill them, salt the steaks and grill them over medium-high heat, turning once, until they are a deep, rich brown on both sides, about 9 minutes. Transfer the steaks to a cutting board and let rest.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix together the chopped red onion, cilantro and lime juice.

Mario Batali's Skirt Steak Asada Tacos'

Cut the steaks into 1/2-inch slices. Put a few slices in a warmed tortilla and add a heaping tablespoon of the onion-cilantro mixture. Squeeze some lime over the meat and then a tablespoon of the pureed sauce. Repeat to make 8 tacos.

Recipe copyright 2006, Mario Batali from his cookbook, "Mario Tailgates NASCAR Style"