Mini Beef Tacos with Citrus Salsa

Mini Beef Tacos with Citrus Salsa

Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff 12 Servings • 15 Min. Prep Time • 16 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
2-8 oz. Flat Iron beef steaks
12 corn tortillas (6 to 7-in. diameter)
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
salt
pepper

Citrus Salsa:
1/3 c. chopped jicama
1/3 c. chopped orange
1 Tbsp. finely chopped jalapeno pepper
2 tsp. red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp. grated orange peel

Avocado Cream:
1/2 c. mashed avocado
1 Tbsp. low-fat dairy sour cream

Rub:
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. grated orange peel

Directions:

1. Combine Citrus Salsa ingredients in small bowl; season with salt and pepper as desired. Set aside.

2. Combine Avocado Cream ingredients in small bowl; season with salt and pepper as desired. Set aside.

3. Combine Rub ingredients; press evenly onto beef steaks. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 10-14 min. (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 12-16 min.) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Transfer steaks to carving board.

4. Meanwhile, cut 1 "mini tortilla" from each tortilla with 4-in. diameter cookie cutter. Discard tortilla scraps or save for another use. Lightly brush both sides of mini tortillas with oil. Grill over medium heat 1-3 min. or until lightly crisp, turning once.

5. Carve steaks lengthwise in half, then crosswise into thin slices. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Top each mini tortilla with equal amounts of avocado cream, beef slices and salsa. Serve immediately.

* Note: Four-in. mini corn tortillas are occasionally available in Hispanic markets and some large supermarkets.

* Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff

Nutrition:

Calories: 153; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 24mg; Total Carbs: 14g; Fiber: 3g; Protein: 9g; Sodium: 36mg;