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
- Thinly slice the bavette down the grain and place into a bowl.
- Sprinkle it with salt, garlic powder and add the juice and zest of one lime.
- Add a good splash of olive oil, and cover.
Salsa
- 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.
- Cover with water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture, reserving the water .
- With a hand blender, liquidise the mixture. Add a little bit of the water if too thick.
- Pour all of the mixture (including the reserved water) back in a saucepan, place on heat and simmer until thick.
- Taste for seasoning and reserve.
Tacos
- Cut 12 circles from the tortillas or wraps.
- Place onto a lined baking sheet.
- Pop in an oven 200°C.
- For a few minutes or golden crisp.
- Reserve.
Bavette
- Heat up a heavy frying pan with a splash of olive oil.
- Pat the beef dry with kitchen roll.
- Using tongs, sear each side of the beef for 1 minute.
- Repeat until all meat is cooked.
- Rest with a loose covering for a few minutes – then rough chop.
Guacamole
- Cut the avocados in half. Remove stone and tone scoop the pulp into a mixing bowl.
- 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.
- Now, mash with a fork.
- Taste, and season further if needed.
To assemble
- Share the beef between tacos
- Add a spoon of guacamole, a spoon of salsa and a sprinkle of fresh coriander.
- Serve.