I’m partnering with Castello for a Summer of Blue. A big thank you to Castello for sponsoring this post!
I seem to be on a grilling kick since the weather this May has turned to weather you’d typically experience in the DC area in mid-August. Yesterday it was sunny, hot, and humid at dawn. The heaviness hung in the air until dark clouds formed across the sky and a deluge of big, heavy raindrops soaked the city during the evening commute. This weekend is a long weekend since Monday is Memorial Day. Swimming pools will open, grills will be cleaned of the winter cobwebs and fired up as people attempt to soak up the nice days that this season brings.
I thought about what kind of summer recipe extra creamy Danish blue cheese would shine in. I decided that the slight sweetness of a skirt steak marinaded in a balsamic vinegar mixture would be a nice balance to the sharp tang of blue cheese in a taco. Spicy, crunchy radish slices break up the richness of the cheese well, and the pea shoots of this spring season add a green freshness. To top it off I’ve added a simple chimichurri featuring parsley. Enjoy your long weekend with friends and family and please don’t forget to remember what Memorial Day is really about — remembering the men and women who sacrificed their lives while in the military service.
- 1 pound of skirt steak cut into two pieces
- 8 small soft flour tortillas
- 3 ounces of Castello Extra Creamy Danish Blue Cheese crumbled
- 1 small bunch of radishes thinly slices
- 2 handfuls of pea shoots
- 1/4 cup of balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic smashed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning/herb mix or a mixture of dried rosemary thyme, garlic and onion powder
- 1 packed cup of fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
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Mix all the ingredients for the steak marinade and let the steak soak in it for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
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Process all the ingredients for the chimichurri in a food processor until smooth, set aside.
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Heat a grill to high.
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Cook steaks for about 3 minutes on each side until the steak is a medium rare (don't overcook or the steak will be tough). Set aside to rest for about 10 minutes.
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While the steak is resting put the flour tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side until they are lightly charred.
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Slice the steak thinly across the grain. Assemble the tacos by dividing the meat between the 8 tortillas. Drizzle about 1/2 a teaspoon of chimichurri over the meat. Top each taco with cheese, sliced radishes and pea shoots.
Those photos make me want to grab the food from my computer screen, look.. they look so real, and so yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Thanks, Jocelyn!
Sonja:
This looks incredible! What kind of cheese and/or toppings do you suggest if I want to make this with pork steak instead of beef?
Thanks.
You could probably make it in the same fashion, but with pork I like a bit more spice and a fresh salsa. Why don’t you try al pastor style and make some pineapple salsa with onion and cilantro? Also, don’t forget to invite me over when you do so. 😛
Chimichurri and skirt steak are the perfect combination. And wrapped in tortilla? That is my kind of finger food.
Hi Holly! Thanks for stopping by! You are one of my go-to resources for Korean cooking ^^
YUM. I love Mexican food and could use a new recipe. That cheese looks so good!
It’s a twist on a beloved Mexican dish. I love the creamy blue cheese!
I have a weakness for tacos, and these look fantastic! I just love all of the flavors you’ve got going on… especially the blue cheese. Very nice!
Thanks, Kathleen! So nice to hear from another hapa. Love your blog!
This looks PHENOMENAL! Need to make them ASAP!
Thank you for the inspiration. I almost never go on Pinterest but I did last night and ran off to the grocery to make THIS. I couldn’t find skirt steak for whatever reason, so I grabbed Tri-Tip instead. I also forgot radishes (my fave, and I was excited to eat them!) and used fresh chives instead of the shoots (where do you find those anyway?!) But needless to say, I loved this, and my husband did too. This will go in the food files!
Wow, I’m so happy to hear that someone discovered this recipe via Pinterest! I always wonder if anyone really does make anything off what they find on there 🙂
I found the sunflower shoots at Whole Foods but you can also find pea shoots or just use whatever green you want. I bet chives are great on there. I’m so happy you and your husband enjoyed this meal!