Taco Time: Cinco de Mayo Style

We can't think of a better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than with TACOS! Tony & Maribel - a cooking husband and wife duo from Southern California - are sharing their delicious grilled tacos and homemade tomatillo salsa with us for the occasion. But before we get to the meat of it, let's find a little out about Tony & Maribel. The married couple of 20 years say cooking outdoors is their therapy and brings their family together. The self-taught cooks have been at it for 10 years, and serve up some pretty amazing eats. Follow them on Instagram to keep up with their grilling adventures (@tony_and_maribel). 

Cinco de Mayo Tacos  

Ingredients:

Flap Meat (preferred choice, but any thin steak will work) 

Carne Asada Seasoning 

Corn or Flour Tortillas 

Toppings of Choice (onion, guacamole, sour cream, etc.)

Directions: 

Season steak to taste and allow to sit for 1-2 hours before grilling. Heat the grill up to around 500, cook the meat about 2 to 3 minutes a side or until meat is done to your liking, then shut the grill down for 3 minutes. Chop steak and add to tortilla. Top with salsa (see below for recipe) and desired toppings. 

Cinco de Mayo Salsa

Ingredients: 

8 Tomatillos

12 Serrano peppers

4 Garlic Cloves

Chunk of Onion (about 1/4 cup or to taste, see photo below)

1 cup Water

1 TBS Salt

Cilantro, chopped

Green Onion, chopped 

Directions: 

Grill tomatillos and peppers until charred and softened. Place in a blender with garlic cloves, onion and 1 cup of water. Add salt and blend until smooth. Pour into container and add chopped cilantro and onion. Add additional salt if needed. Serve with tacos (or use for dipping). 

After all that grilling and prep work you're probably thirsty, and it wouldn't be Cinco de Mayo without a good cerveza to wash down this delicious meal. Whatever the case, cheers to you and happy grilling! What are you cooking for Cinco de Mayo? Drop us a comment and let us know!