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30 Minute Steak Tacos with Orange Jalapeno Salsa

SaltwaterDaughters
A fast and delicious taco recipe you can have ready in 30 minutes.  
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course, Steak
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Steak Marinade

  • 2 striploin steaks 300g or so
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp each cumin and oregano
  • 1/4 tsp each cayenne pepper and garlic powder

Orange Jalapeno Salsa

  • 3 small Oranges peeled and chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion chopped
  • 1 limes juiced
  • 1 tsp honey

Chipotle Lime Mayo

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 lime juiced
  • 3 tsp chipotle hot sauce

To assemble tacos

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil we use avocado
  • 8-12 corn tortillas
  • feta cheese for serving
  • red cabbage sliced, for serving
  • cilantro for serving (optional)
  • avocado for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Mix together the marinade ingredients and pour over steak.  Flipping steaks to ensure marinade gets on both sides.  Set aside for 20 minutes, flipping steaks midway through.
  • While steak is marinading, prepare salsa by mixing lime juice with honey, then adding the oranges, onion and jalapeno.
  • Mix together ingredients for chipotle mayo and prepare toppings.
  • Heat oil in a cast iron pan or non stick pan over med heat.   Add steaks and fry for 4 minutes on each side, or to preference.  Remove to a cutting board and let rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
  • While steak is resting, heat another pan over medium high heat to warm and slightly brown your corn tortillas.  Flip and do the other side.  Remove to a plate and cover with a towel to keep warm.
  • To assemble, place two corn tortillas on a plate, top with steak, salsa, chipotle mayo, cabbage, feta and any other toppings you desire.  Enjoy!
Keyword 30 minute, chipotle mayo, corn tortillas, jalapeno, lime, mexican, oranges, steak, supper, tacos