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Tamar and Madison's Tacos de Rico y Dulce -- 10/28/11

Tamar and Madison's Tacos de Rico y Dulce

Ingredients

  • For the Meat Rub:
  • 1/4 cup chocolate
  • 2 teaspoons pimento powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano powder
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Canola oil
  • 1 2-pound flank or skirt steak

  • For the Pico de Gallo:
  • 5 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 white onion, finely chopped
  • Dash of salt
  • Dash of ground black pepper
  • Juice of 1/2 lime

  • For the Guacamole:
  • 5 avocados, pitted, peeled and chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Dash of ground black pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

  • For the Peppers:
  • 1 each red, yellow and orange bell peppers, seeded and sliced
  • 2 green hot peppers medium-size, seeded and sliced
  • 1 white onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • For the Chocolate Caramel Apples:
  • 4 apples peeled, cored, and cut in half
  • 3/4 stick butter
  • 1/2 cup of Chocolate from Mayordormo
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • Pinch of Salt

Yields:

Preparation

For the Meat Rub:
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Combine all the ingredients for the rub in a mortar and pestle and grind into a paste. Moisten meat with oil, then rub on the seasoning mixture. Allow meat to rest for 5 to 10 minutes to let the rub set.
Place meat on the greased rack of the grill and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from grill and thinly slice. Place atop tortillas with some of the Pico de Gallo, Guacamole and Peppers.

For the Pico de Gallo:
In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients, seasoning to taste with salt and ground black pepper.

For the Guacamole:
In a large bowl, combine avocados, lime juice, salt, black pepper and garlic. Mash avocados slightly. Continue to stir until all ingredients are well combine. Cover until ready to use.

For the Peppers:
In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat the butter and olive oil. Add the peppers, onions and cook, stirring frequently, for 10- 12 minutes, or until peppers are softened and slightly browned. Season to taste with salt and ground black pepper.

For the Chocolate Caramel Apples:
Cook all ingredients in a sauté pan until apples are tender and sauce is thick and gooey.
Drizzle it with vanilla yogurt and crushed pistachio.