Rib Eye Steak Tacos with Apple Slaw and Chipotle Crema

Tue, 17 April 2018

Ingredients

 

·         2 x 200g ribeye ( preferably dry-aged to a minimum of 28 days) seasoned generously in advance 15 mins with sea salt

·         1 pack good quality corn tortillas (8-12 tortillas)

 

Green Apple Slaw

 

·         1/4 head of red cabbage shredded

·         1/4 head white cabbage shredded

·         1 x green granny smith apple grated or shredded (core removed)

·         1 bunch scallions tops and tails removed, sliced at an angle

·         1 large bunch coriander chopped roughly including stems

 

Slaw dressing

 

·         Juice of 2 limes

·         50ml olive oil

·         20ml cider vinegar

·         Sea salt

 

 

Chipotle Crema

 

·         200ml  tub sour cream

·         Bottle of chipotle or other hot sauce

 

Garnish

 

·         One large handful whole picked coriander leaves

·         A couple of red chillies (preferably jalapenos of habaneros), slices at an angle

 

Method:

 

1. Combine sour cream and chipotle hot sauce in a small bowl, stir well to combine. Set aside.

 

2. Heat a BBQ or griddle pan to medium-high heat. Cook steak to medium rare (about 3 mins per side) ensuring it builds up a nice outer crust. Remove steak after 5-6 mins and leave aside to rest on a warm plate.

 

3. While the steak is cooking whisk together slaw dressing ingredients in a small bowl, set aside.

 

4 .Combine red and white cabbage, scallions, apple and coriander in a large mixing bowl. Combine with slaw dressing, season with salt and stir gently.

 

5. For the tortillas heat a flat bottomed pan to a medium to high heat. Cook in a dry pan for 60-90 seconds flipping once. Set aside on a warm plate covered with a warm towel or tortilla warmer.

 

6. Slice steak crossways into even 2-3mm strips. Toss strips in resting juices to keep moist and add extra flavour.

 

7. Assemble Tacos:

 

-       place warm tacos on a large serving board or platter

-       drizzle chipotle crema across base of taco with a teaspoon (or a from  squeezy sauce bottle)

-       Add 3-4 steak slices

-       Add a small handful of slaw stacked on top of the steak

-       Garnish with coriander leaves and sliced red jalapenos