GRILLED FLANK STEAK TACOS WITH SMOKY SALSA

Makes: 4 to 6 servings

1 cup smoky salsa (see following recipe) 1 cup full-bodied beer

1 pound flank steak

1 garlic clove, minced

1 lime, juiced

1 teaspoon honey

2 tablespoons oil

Salt and pepper

½ small green cabbage, cored and shredded 1 carrot, peeled and shredded

2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro

8 to 12 heated corn tortillas

⅓ cup sour cream

Thinly sliced avocado or guacamole 2 tablespoons crumbled Mexican cheese Lime quarters

1. Combine ½ cup of the salsa and ¾ cup of the beer in a medium mixing bowl; mix until well blended. Flatten out the flank steak in

SMOKY SALSA

Makes: 2 cups

5 large Roma tomatoes, halved

1 small red onion, cut into thick slices 3 scallions, white and light green parts only ⅓ medium bunch of cilantro, bottom stems removed

1 garlic clove

1 teaspoon canned chipotle peppers 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

1 teaspoon salt

¼ cup chicken stock

a shallow large non-aluminum dish. Pour the marinade over it and marinate for 2 to 24 hours covered in the refrigerator; the longer, the more tender. In a small serving bowl, combine the remaining salsa and beer for the sauce and mix together. Taste for seasoning. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

2. In a medium bowl combine the garlic, lime juice, honey, oil and salt and pepper, and mix to combine. Add the cabbage, carrot and cilantro, and mix to coat the vegetables with tongs. Taste for seasoning. Reserve.

3. Prepare a barbecue for medium-heat grilling. Remove the steak from the marinade and grill it 3 inches from the heat for 5 to 7 minutes on each side for medium-rare, depending upon its size. Place on a carving platter and thinly slice against the grain.

4. Arrange a few slices of steak on top of each tortilla; Top with shredded cabbage, salsa, sour cream, avocado and cheese; serve immediately with lime quarters.

1. Prepare a barbecue for medium-highheat grilling. Grill the tomatoes, onion slices and scallions until partially charred, turning occasionally. The red onions will take the longest. Transfer to a plate. Grill the cilantro for about 30 seconds, just to wilt and give off a slight smoky flavor.

2. With the motor running, add garlic clove to a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Process until pureed. Add the grilled vegetables and remaining ingredients, and process until all the vegetables are pureed. Taste for seasoning.