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Steak Tacos with Chimichurri Sauce
and orange and spinach salad with Asian vinaigrette

Active: 30 min Total: 1 hr
Your leftover chimichurri sauce gives some awesome flavor to these weeknight tacos. Paired with this sweet and savory salad, you have an awesome meal to end the week with.
Smarts: Chimichurri sauce freezes well, so freeze any leftovers and use within the year.
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Servings:
4
Steak Tacos:
  • Flank or skirt steak - 1 1/4 lb
  • Homemade Asian vinaigrette - 1/4 cup ((ingredients listed separately))
  • Roma tomatoes - 2 , diced
  • Cooking oil - for brushing
  • Tortillas - 8
  • Leftover chimichurri sauce - 1/3 cup ((<a href="https://mealplans.cooksmarts.com/days/324" target="_blank">prepared from last night</a>))
Asian Vinaigrette:
  • Garlic - 3 cloves , crushed
  • Soy sauce, low-sodium - 1 1/2 Tbsp
  • Rice vinegar - 1 1/2 Tbsp
  • Toasted sesame oil - 1 tsp
  • Brown sugar - 1 tsp
  • Cooking oil - 5 Tbsp
Orange and Baby Spinach Salad:
  • Oranges (medium) - 2 , supremed or segmented
  • Shallots (small) - 1 bulb , sliced
  • Baby spinach - 4 oz
  • Asian vinaigrette - 1/4 cup ((ingredients listed separately))

Prep

  1. Prepare marinade / dressing - Crush garlic. Whisk with soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, brown sugar, and cooking oil. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
  2. Marinate steak - Cover steak in the Asian vinaigrette (remember, you’re also using some for the salad too). Tenderize with a fork. Marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day. Just remember to take it out 30 minutes before cooking. (Can be done up to 1 day ahead)
  3. For salad | Oranges / Shallots - Prep as directed. (Can be done up to 3 days ahead)
  4. For tacos | Tomatoes - Prep as directed.

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Make

  1. Heat up a grill pan over high heat. Brush with some cooking oil. Once pan is super hot, place steak onto pan and sear on both sides for ~3 minutes. Remove from pan, cover with foil and let rest. For a more well-done steak, turn down heat and cook for a few more minutes.
  2. Heat up tortillas according to package instructions.
  3. Slice steak into bite sized pieces.
  4. Dress oranges, shallots, and spinach with remainder of the Asian vinaigrette.
  5. Have everyone assemble their own tacos with steak, chimichurri sauce, and tomatoes. Enjoy with salad on the side.

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