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Oaxacan Grilled Beef with Ancho Chilli Salsa (Tasajo)

30 min Serves 4 ~388 kcal/serving ~£11.50 (£2.88/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-free

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Ingredients

  • 600 g beef flank steak
  • 1 tbsp ancho chilli paste
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 lime
  • 200 g tomatoes
  • 0.5 red onion
  • 15 g fresh coriander
  • 8 corn tortillas

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
388 kcal
Protein
36 g
Carbohydrate
27.8 g
of which sugars
3.5 g
Fat
13.3 g
of which saturates
5 g
Fibre
5.5 g
Salt
0.39 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Rub the beef flank steak with the ancho chilli paste, crushed garlic cloves and the juice of the lime, then leave for 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Chop the tomatoes and red onion finely and mix with the fresh coriander for a fresh salsa.

  3. 3

    Griddle the beef for 3-4 minutes a side for medium, until cooked to your liking, then rest for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Warm the corn tortillas in a dry pan for 30 seconds a side.

  5. 5

    Slice the beef thinly against the grain and serve with the salsa and warm tortillas.

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