Summer Grillin’ with DeAnn Stephens and Anna Hawkins (July 30, 2020)

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Summer Grillin’ with DeAnn Stephens and Anna Hawkins (July 30, 2020)

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INGREDIENTS:

• 1 beef Flat Iron Steak (about 8 ounces each)

Pickled Red Onions:

• 1-1/2 tablespoons black peppercorns
• 4 fresh thyme sprigs
• 1-1/2 cups thinly sliced red onion
• 1/2 cup tequila
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

Salsa:

• 2 slices yellow onion, 1/2 inch thick
• 1 cup fresh cilantro springs (about 1/2 bunch)
• 1 can (7 ounces) chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup olive oil

Tortillas:

• 8 small corn tortillas, warmed

Toppings:

• 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
• 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese
• 1 large avocado, cut into 8 slices
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges

COOKING:

PICKLED RED ONIONS:

• To prepare Pickled Red Onions, add peppercorns and thyme to 1-pint Mason jar; top with red onions. Combine tequila, honey and vinegar in small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in salt until dissolved. Carefully pour hot tequila mixture over onions, making sure to cover onions completely. Close jar; let stand for 1 hour or until mixture reaches room temperature. Shake jar to dissolve salt. Refrigerate at least 24 hours before using.

SALSA:

• To prepare Salsa, place yellow onion slices on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill onion, covered, 12 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 12 to 14 minutes), turning occasionally. Roughly chop grilled onion; set aside to cool.
  Combine grilled onion, cilantro, chipotle peppers, garlic, black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt in blender container. Cover; pulse on and off until pureed. With blender running, slowly add oil to blender through opening in cover, processing until smooth. Reserve 1 cup salsa; cover and refrigerate.Place beef steaks and remaining salsa in food-safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.

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• Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade. Pat steaks dry with paper towel; season with salt, if desired.
  Grill, covered, 10 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, covered, 12 to 16 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally. Keep warm.
• Place Cotija cheese and queso fresco in food processor container. Pulse on and off until cheese resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Carve steaks lengthwise into 1 inch strips, then across the grain into 1/2-inch pieces. Divide beef among tortillas; top with reserved 1 cup salsa, pickled onions, cheese, avocado, cilantro and lime wedges, as desired.

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