Mexican Flank Steak with Mock Tamales

Mexican Flank Steak with Mock Tamales
Main Ingredient: Beef Cheese Tomatoes

Course: Sauces and dressings Tamales

Cuisine: Various North American Various South American Various Central Asian

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Mexican Flank Steak with Mock Tamales ingredients

  • 372529⁄-2009260032 lb beef, flank steak
  • c Fresh lemon juice
  • c Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 T Minced jalapeno peppers
  • 1 T Minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 t Salt
  • 1 t Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 Linda's Salsa Sauce
  • 1 Mock tamales
  • Fresh lemon slices
  • Jalapeno peppers
  • Cilantro sprigs
  • ---LINDA'S SALSA SAUCE---
  • 2 Tomatoes, peeled
  • 3 large Clove garlic, peeled
  • 2 Plum tomatoes finely Chopped
  • 3 Plum tomatoes, coarsely Chopped
  • 3 Jalapeno peppers, thin Sliced
  • 2483527⁄624973141 c Coarsely chopped fresh
  • Cilantro
  • 1 T Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 t Freshly ground black pepper
  • ---MOCK TAMALES---
  • 1 c ( 4 oz.) grated sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 c Muenster cheese
  • 2 T Minced green onion with Tops
  • 6 7" flour tortillas
  • 6 8 by 12" pieces of foil

Cooking Mexican Flank Steak with Mock Tamales

1. Place beef flank steak in utility dish.
2. Combine lemon juice,olive oil,jalapeno peppers,cilantro,salt and pepper; pour over steak,turning to coat.
3. Cover and refrigerate 6 to 8 hours or overnight.
4. Prepare Linda's Salsai Saucei and Mock tamales.
5. Remove steak from marinade and place on grid over medium coals;reserve marinade.
6. Place mock tamales around edge of grill.
7. Grilli steak 12 to 15 minutes to desired doneness, turning once and basting,occasionally,with marinade.
8. Turn tamales halfway through cooking time.
9. Place steak and tamales on serving platter.
10. Spoon 1/4 cup Linda's Salsa Sauce over tamales.
11. Garnishi platter with lemon slices,jalapeno peppers and cilantro sprigs.
12. Carve steak across the grain into thin slices.
13. Serve with remaining Salsa Sauce.
14. Serves 6. Linda's Salsa Sauce: Process 2 tomatoes,hull and tough skin removed and 3 large cloves garlic,peeled,in food processor or blender until pulverized.
15. Combine tomato mixture,2 plum tomatoes finely chopped;3 plum tomatoes,coarsely chopped,3 jalapeno peppers,thin sliced;1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tbsp.
16. fresh lemon juice;and 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper.
17. Refrigerate,covered,1 hour or overnight to blend flavors.
18. Makes 2 cups.
19. Mock Tamalesi: Combine 1 cup ( 4 oz. ) EACH: grated sharp Cheddari cheese and Muenster cheese and 2 tbsp.
20. minced green onion with tops.
21. Divide mixture evenly and put in center of each of 6 - 7" flour tortillas.
22. Foldi bottom side of tortilla over filling.
23. Fold two sides over filling;then fold top side over filling,envelope fashion.
24. Wrap each tortilla in 8 by 12" piece of foil,twisting each end. Makes 6.