Steak Taco Herb Paste

By á-4922

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
• 3 medium garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• 3 medium scallions, roughly chopped (about 1/3 cup)
• 1 medium jalapeño chile, stemmed and roughly chopped (see note)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Preparation

Step 1

1. Pulse cilantro, garlic, scallions, jalapeño, and cumin in food processor until finely chopped, ten to twelve 1-second pulses, scraping down sides as necessary. Add oil and process until mixture is smooth and resembles pesto, about 15 seconds, scraping down sides of workbowl as necessary. Transfer 2 tablespoons herb paste to medium bowl; whisk in lime juice and set aside.

2. FOR THE STEAK: Using dinner fork, poke each piece of steak 10 to 12 times on each side. Place in large baking dish; rub all sides of steak pieces
evenly with salt and then coat with remaining herb paste. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.

3. Scrape herb paste off steak and sprinkle all sides of pieces evenly with sugar and pepper.

4. Cook steak as you normally would.