Aussie Bavette Steak Tacos with Salsa Roja and Guacamole

Aussie Bavette Steak Tacos with Salsa Roja and Guacamole by Jason Palin, Chef Patron, Gourmet Gusto

Jason Palin, Chef Patron, Gourmet Gusto – Aussie Bavette Steak Tacos with Salsa Roja and Guacamole.

Ingredients

Serves 6 

  • 600g Aussie bavette steak 
  • 2 fresh organic limes 
  • Small bunch of coriander
  • 1 red onion 
  • 1 red pepper
  • 2 ripe tomatoes 
  • 2 ripe avocados 
  • 1 red chilli large 
  • 2 tsp garlic powder 
  • 2 tsp ground coriander 
  • 1 tbsp garlic puree 
  • 4 tortilla wraps 
  • 100ml olive oil 

 

Method

  1. Thinly slice the bavette down the grain and place into a bowl.  
  2. Sprinkle it with salt, garlic powder and add the juice and zest of one lime. 
  3. Add a good splash of olive oil, and cover.

Salsa 

  1. In a deep saucepan, add half of a peeled red onion, half a red pepper, chopped coriander stalks, half a tomato and 1 red chilli.
  2. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Strain the mixture, reserving the water .
  4. With a hand blender, liquidise the mixture. Add a little bit of the water if too thick. 
  5. Pour all of the mixture (including the reserved water) back in a saucepan, place on heat and simmer until thick. 
  6. Taste for seasoning and reserve. 

Tacos 

  1. Cut 12 circles from the tortillas or wraps. 
  2. Place onto a lined baking sheet. 
  3. Pop in an oven 200°C. 
  4. For a few minutes or golden crisp. 
  5. Reserve. 

Bavette 

  1. Heat up a heavy frying pan with a splash of olive oil. 
  2. Pat the beef dry with kitchen roll.
  3. Using tongs, sear each side of the beef for 1 minute.
  4. Repeat until all meat is cooked. 
  5. Rest with a loose covering for a few minutes – then rough chop. 

Guacamole

  1. Cut the avocados in half. Remove stone and tone scoop the pulp into a mixing bowl.
  2. Add half a diced tomato, 1/4 small diced red onion, the juice of half a lime, chopped fresh coriander and a pinch of cumin, salt and pepper. 
  3. Now, mash with a fork. 
  4. Taste, and season further if needed. 

To assemble 

  1. Share the beef between tacos 
  2. Add a spoon of guacamole, a spoon of salsa and a sprinkle of fresh coriander. 
  3. Serve. 

 

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