Main Challenge: Skirt Steak Tostada with Black Beans and Mango Salsa

Name: Main Challenge: Skirt Steak Tostada with Black Beans and Mango Salsa
Prep time: 1 h 45 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 can black beans, drained; 4 servings Grated cheese, optional; 59 milliliters chopped cilantro leaves; 4 corn tortillas; 1 habanero chile, seeded and chopped; 59 milliliters honey; 118 milliliters honey; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 3 lemons, juiced; 3 limes, juiced; 1 large ripe mango, peeled and finely chopped; 118 milliliters olive oil; 237 milliliters finely chopped onion; 1 poblano chile, seeded and minced; 1 red onion, finely chopped; 118 milliliters red wine; 4 servings Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 907 grams skirt steak; 4 servings Sour cream, optional; 118 milliliters soy sauce; 4 servings Vegetable oil, for frying

Main Challenge: Skirt Steak Tostad It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for valentin day. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. Head to the store and pick up honey, juice of lime, skirt steak, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the onion you could follow this main course with the Candy Corn Cupcakes as a dessert. This recipe is typical of Mexican cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Instructions

For the steak: In a large shallow bowl or baking dish whisk together the soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, onion, habanero, and salt and pepper, to taste.

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Salt And Pepper

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Soy Sauce

Habanero Chili

Honey

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Steak

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Whisk

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Add the skirt steak, cover and refrigerate. Marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably several hours.

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Skirt Steak

For the beans: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine all ingredients and let simmer for 20 minutes.

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Beans

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Sauce Pan

Heat about 3 inches of oil in a large pot to about 350 degrees F. Carefully slide 1 tortilla into the oil and fry until crisp, about 1 to 2 minutes.

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Tortilla

Cooking Oil

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Pot

Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

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Tortilla

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Paper Towels

Preheat a grill pan or grill to medium-high.

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Grill

Remove the skirt steak from the bowl or baking dish and discard the marinade.

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Skirt Steak

Marinade

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Baking Pan

Bowl

Place the steak on the grill and grill about 4 to 6 minutes for medium-rare to medium.

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Steak

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Grill

Remove from grill to a cutting board and let rest for about 5 minutes. Slice into thin pieces at a diagonal.

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Place fried tortillas on a large platter or individual plates. Spoon some of the black bean mixture in the middle of the tortillas. Top with steak slices and the Mango Salsa.

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Tortilla

Mango

Salsa

Steak

Garnish with sour cream and your choice of grated cheese, if desired.

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Sour Cream

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In a bowl, combine all ingredients and set aside for 10 to 20 minutes for the flavors to marry.

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Recommended wine: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir

Steak works really well with Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Pinot Noir. After all, beef and red wine are a classic combination. Generally, leaner steaks go well with light or medium-bodied reds, such as pinot noir or merlot, while fattier steaks can handle a bold red, such as cabernet sauvingnon. The Enate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot with a 4.8 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 19 dollars per bottle.

Enate Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot

Fully ruby color. A complex blackcurrant, blackberry aroma with a touch of violet and hints of red pepper, vanilla and herbs. Smooth and round mouthfeel; the soft tannic cushion gives way to a flavorsome palate which releases pleasant honey-roast aromas. The well-balanced acidity will ensure improvement in the bottle over the next five years.