X-cut blade steak tacos with chimichurri
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Serves
6 - 8
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
10 mins
Bring bold flavours to your table with these X-cut blade steak tacos topped with zesty homemade chimichurri. Juicy, thin-cut blade steaks are seasoned and seared on the BBQ for just a minute on each side, creating a quick and flavourful filling for soft shell tacos. Grilled corn on the cob adds a smoky sweetness, while tangy red pickled onions provide the perfect bite. This easy yet impressive recipe makes 6-8 tacos, perfect for sharing with friends or family.
The star of the dish is the chimichurri, made with fresh parsley, garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a kick of chilli flakes. Prepare it the night before to allow the flavours to meld for a vibrant, punchy sauce. Serve the sliced steak in warmed tacos, along with the grilled corn, pickled onions, and chimichurri for a taco experience that’s bursting with freshness and richness. Ideal for BBQ nights or casual gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress!
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Ingredients
8 Quality Mark cross-cut blade
steaks, thin cut8 taco shells
2 corn cobs
salt and pepper
1 jar of Alderson's pickled red onion
olive oil
⅓ cup Italian parsley
3 garlic cloves
finely crushed½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp chilli flakes
2 Tbsp red wine
Method
Remove your thin cut x-cut blade steak from the fridge 1 hour before cooking to let it reach room temperature.
Coat your steak in olive oil then season with salt and pepper.
Heat your BBQ or fire to a high temp then cook your x-cut blade steaks for 1 minute per side.
Remove and rest for 5 minutes.
While your steak is resting peel your corn cobs and grill for 1 minute per side on a high heat with olive oil.
Once cooked heat your flat shell tacos on the grill for 30 seconds.
Slice your x-cut blade steak & serve with grilled corn, pickled red onions and your home-made chimichurri sauce.
Mix all ingredients well in a bowl and store in a fridge overnight for the best flavour experience.
Nutrition Information per Serving (354g)
This nutrition analysis is based on 8 serves.