Grilled Chile-Marinated Filet Mignon Tacos
Category: Main Dishes | Blog URL: http://www.laurasbestrecipes.com
This recipe was entered in The Foodista Best of Food Blogs Cookbook contest, a compilation of the world’s best food blogs which was published in Fall 2010.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
Marinade:
2 guajillo chiles (prepared - see below*)
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
6 allspice berries
3 cloves
6 garlic cloves, peeled
Tacos:
guacamole
Diced tomatoes
diced white onion
fresh cilantro
monterey jack cheese
queso fresco cheese
roasted jalapenos
thinly sliced Napa cabbage *optional*
lime wedges, for garnish
sour cream or creme fraiche swirled with adobo
Locally made flour tortillas or homemade corn tortillas
Preparation
1
Using a damp paper towel, gently wipe all chiles to remove any dirt or dust. Remove stems and seeds and slit chiles in half so that they may be toasted flat. Place in dry cast iron or stainless steel skillet and toast lightly over medium heat for about 30-45 seconds per side. Remove when you can just start to smell the chiles. Place chiles in food processor with remaining marinade ingredients and blend until just smooth.
2
3
On a pre-heated gas grill set to medium-high or on a charcoal grill or Big Green Egg (preferred) grill the steak until it is nicely and lightly charred on the outside and cooked medium rare in the center (about 125 degrees). Turn the steak once while grilling. Use a meat thermometer and remove steak from grill when temperature registers 123 degrees. Do not cut or pierce the steak. Remove from heat and allow to rest/cool on a cutting board for 10 minutes.
4
Slice the steak into 1/4 inch pieces against the grain.
Tools
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Yield:
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Added:
Friday, January 8, 2010 - 5:51am
