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My wife wanted flank steak tacos for dinner last night. How could I say no?

 

I got a flank steak, and seasoned it well with my go-to direct grilling spice mix (equal parts salt, pepper, chile powder (ancho and chipotle mix), and oregano).

 

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I fired up Smaug, and cooked the steak for about four minutes per side. We also had portobello mushrooms on the side.

 

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I let the steak rest for about five minutes, then sliced against the grain. It turned out pretty good, if I do say so myself.

 

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The assembled taco. It’s pretty simple: a few pieces of thinly sliced steak, diced tomatoes, salsa, and a couple of slivers of avocado on a corn tortilla. Delicious!

 

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And my wife made a batch of her famous cowboy beans as well.

 

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Wilbur! Go to see you're still among the living! We've missed you!

That is one seriously tasty looking cook. You and Smaug cooked that flank steak absolutely perfectly. Perfectly! And a great money shot. I love tacos on Wedgewood! LOL!

Wonderful cook. Glad to see you here again. Stop by more often, time allowing of course.

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I'll hijack Wilburpan's thread to post my Cinco de Mayo cook - Carne Asado tacos and drunken beans.  :mexican:

 

Getting started. This is a pre-marinated steak from Trader Joes. I like them a lot and stock up whenever I can hit up a TJ (closest one to me is 150 miles away in West Des Moines!) But first, gotta make some margaritas! 

 

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Oops! Opening the bag, I wondered why it was coming apart and then I looked more carefully at the label - this roast is "pre-sliced!" DOH!  :tongue3: Since I bought this back at Xmas in MN, I can't blame the "adult beverages" for this one!  

 

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OK, Plan B - Hey, good use of the Cookina mat! So, onto the KK at 250F, main grill, direct (w/mat), red oak and mesquite wood chunks directly on the coals. 

 

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Smoke got going pretty quick!

 

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Forgot to take a pic of the finish on the grill with the CI pot of drunken beans (Mrs. Grime's Chili Beans - Spicy, with diced white onion, cilantro, and tequila!) That one you can blame on the adult beverages! :hic:

 

After 30 minutes, I broke up the pieces and poured the marinade that I'd saved out of the bag onto the chunks on the mat. On went the beans. After another 20 minutes, beans off. Raised the KK up to 350F. Rolled up the mat and put the asada chunks directly on the main grate to char. A couple of minutes on each side and ready to eat.

 

Some assembly required - diced onion, cilantro, lime wedges, cheese, homemade salsa, and the tortillas. Pot of drunken beans. And a nice glass of homemade sangria!

 

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Money shot - Ole!!

 

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