mexican flank steak with mock tamales

How To Make 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 Salsa Sauce 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

  Grill 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 Salsa Sauce over tamales.
• 11

  Garnish 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

  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, coarsely chopped, 3 jalapeno peppers, thin sliced; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; and 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
• 16

  Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or overnight to blend flavors.
• 17

  Makes 2 cups.
• 18

  Mock Tamales: Combine 1 cup (4 ounces) EACH: grated sharp cheddar cheese and muenster cheese and 2 tablespoons minced green onions with tops.
• 19

  Divide mixture evenly and put in center of each of 6-7\" flour tortillas.
• 20

  Fold bottom side of tortilla over filling.
• 21

  Fold two sides over filling; then fold top side over filling, envelope fashion.
• 22

  Wrap each tortilla in 8 by 12\" piece of foil, twisting each end.
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