Spicy Steak & Cheese Tacos
- BBQ Type: Grill
- Fuel: Charcoal
- Cooking Time: 15 min to 20 min
- 4 to 6 portions
Ingredients
Tacos
- 3 6 to 8 Oz Strip steaks
- Lettuce, shredded
- Tomatoes, diced
- Sour cream
- 4 to 6 Flour tortillas
- Thinly sliced chives for toppings (optional)
Marinade
- 2 tbsp - Brown sugar
- 1 tbsp - Chili powder
- 1 tsp - Chipotle flakes
- 2 tsp - Ancho chile powder
- ½ tsp - Allspice
- ¼ tsp - Cumin
- 1 ½ tsp - Oregano
- 1 tsp - Smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp - Salt
- 1 tsp - Ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp - Honey
- 1 Garlic clove, minced
- ¼ cup - Green onions, chopped
- ¼ cup - Olive oil
- ¼ cup - Cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp - Lime juice
- 2 tsp - Orange zest
- ¼ cup - Orange juice
Habanero Cheese Sauce
- 3 tbsp - Butter
- 3 tbsp - All purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cup - Whole milk
- 1 tsp - Habanero hot sauce
- A pinch of salt (to taste)
- 8 oz - Cheddar cheese, shredded
Preparation
- Make 6 to 8 cuts of about ¼ inch deep on both side of the strip steaks to let the marinade penetrate the meat;
- Combine all the marinade ingredients and pour over the strip steaks; Let marinate for 4 to 6 hours in the refrigerator;
- Preheat your grill for medium/high heat;
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and add the flour to make a roux; Add the whole milk and whisk until smooth; Add the habanero hot sauce, salt and shredded cheese and simmer for 10 minutes or until desired consistency;
- Place the marinated strip steaks on the grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side;
- Remove the steaks from the grill and let them rest at room temperature for around 5 minutes; Cut the steak into ¼ inch thick slices;
- Assemble the tacos with sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes, steak and cheese; Enjoy.