Mad Cow Tacos

If you live near Austin you probably know the restaurant Torchy's Tacos. But did you know they have a secret menu? I learned about this recently and ordered the Mad Cow Taco from the secret menu. I really liked it. When I took my husband and boys to try it they all liked it too. 

But not all of you are lucky enough to live in Austin! So, here is my version of the Mad Cow Taco for you to enjoy at home.

1.5 lbs skirt steak

2 limes, juiced

1/2 c extra virgin olive oil

2 tsp minced garlic

1 tsp kosher salt

freshly ground black pepper to taste

Place the steak in a large ziplock bag. In a bowl mix the rest of the ingredients. Pour this mixture into the bag with the meat. Let marinade in the refrigerator for two hours. After two hours take the bag out of the refrigerator and let sit on counter for 20 minutes. Heat grill. Remove steak from bag, discarding bag and remaining marinade. Cook steak to your taste. Let the meat sit for five minutes before cutting into thin slices.

small flour tortillas, warmed

shredded colby jack cheese

1.5 c corn, warmed

1/2 can black beans, drained and rinsed then warmed 

avocado, sliced

cilantro, chopped

your favorite cilantro ranch type dressing

To assemble tacos place the meat on the tortilla and then add desired amount of the rest of the ingredients (corn, beans, etc). It's best to have warmed tortillas but it's tricky to do that for a family of six! I use this tortilla holder my wonderful friend Anna gave me to keep the tortillas warm after I warm them on the stove. Then when we all sit down to eat everyone gets a warm tortilla at the same time.

While visiting my aunt this summer I was able to do a little cooking with her. For one recipe she pulled out these herb scissors. I'd never seen these before! These are so great! I found them at my local grocery store and have been using them regularly. They are helpful in this recipe to cut up the cilantro quickly and easily.

Switch out the flour tortillas for corn ones and you have a gluten free meal you can smile about!

Husband rating: 4 stars

Boys say: thumbs up