Tuna tacos with mango chipotle sauce and flank steak tacos with roasted tomato crema (Picture Heavy)

tarheelmatt

Man these dudes were off the chain.  I wanted to do a play on some fish tacos I had at Cabo Taco in Charlotte, NC a while back.  They were on Triple D and were some of the best tacos I have eaten, until mine!  

Wife isn't down with fish (she eats only shrimp).  So I got a flank steak for her (and me of course).  Marinated it with some infused canola oil and fresh lemons.  Crema was made with roasted roma tomatoes and chipotles (w/adobo).  Finish with a citrus slaw.  

Homemade corn shells too!  My wife made them.  

The setup: 

Flank direct @ 650° then set off from direct flame to finish till 140°.  Placed iron skillet in for the tuna.  Tuna was hit with mango chipotle sauce to finish.  

JRWesco

Looks killer! =D> =D>

travisstrick

looks like a home run

tarheelmatt

JRWesco said:

Looks killer! =D> =D>

They were.. I ate until I was almost sick!  

travisstrick said:

looks like a home run

Thanks Travis.  I feel they were.  

Mattman3969

All I got is wow!!

tarheelmatt

Mattman3969 said:

All I got is wow!!

Gracias!  

berndcrisp

You win!

I don't know what you've won but it will be in the mail Monday.

cazzy

All I can say is wow. Great looking food. Love the staging of the food...especially the flank with the knife. Great job across the board Matt!!

Dyal_SC

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! =P~ X_X =P~

hapster

I might love you now...


Awesome cook!!!

stemc33

Looks good. That steak is money. I've had homemade flour tortillas, but never corn. I can only imagine how those tasted. Nice job. :-bd

Que_n_Brew

That's impressive! Well done sir. =D>

texaswig

Very nice cook. Photos of the steps is cool.

johnmitchell

Love your posts and pics..This one is beyond Awesome...Fantastic all round.

^:)^ :-c

Phatchris

$$$$ shot!

tarheelmatt

Oh dag gone it!  I had quoted and replied to all of you, but appears the forum wants to approve my message.  That is frustrating....

I wanted to say thank you to all that commented.  Loved this meal and will likely be coming back to the menu soon.  

If anyone is interested in items/recipe in the cooks just let me know.  I jotted down notes as I went.  

Mickey

Sign me up coach

NibbleMeThis

I'm like your wife, hate fish.  I'll make it for the family but will make something else for myself.

Great job on both!

TTC

Impressive. Most Impressive

CPARKTX

Fantastic, great cook.

jcaspary

Looks fantastic.  I need to add these to the list.

caliking

Holy **** dude!! This is one of the best cooks I've seen in a while.

And now, recipes please. I really want to try the mango Chipotle, slaw, and the tomato cream.

Outstanding.

tarheelmatt

Wow! I wasn't expecting all the great comments. Thanks everyone.

This evening when I get to my desk I will throw some recipes out.

tarheelmatt

Here is the recipe for the roasted tomato/chipotle crema @caliking


Roasted tomato/chipotle crema:
3 Roma tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons chipotles in adobo
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 small Spanish onion, roughly chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon oregano
1 cup 2-percent or nonfat Greek yogurt

For the crema: Heat egg to around 400-450°. Toss the tomato halves with some canola oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until the tomatoes are charred and softened, turning once or twice, about 5 minutes total.
Combine the grilled tomatoes, vinegar and chipotles in a food processor and pulse a few times to combine. Add the garlic, onions, cilantro, oregano and some salt and pepper and pulse until slightly smooth.
Put the yogurt in a medium bowl and swirl in some of the salsa, being careful not to stir it in completely.

tarheelmatt

Here is the recipe for the citrus slaw @caliking

1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons clover honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3-4 fresh basil leaves, chopped
Tablespoon fresh cilantroSalt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
4 cups cabbage1 large carrot, peeled and grated on the large holes of a box grater
For the slaw: Put the lemon juice, orange juice, honey, mustard, basil, cilantro and some salt and pepper in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil until emulsified.
Combine the cabbage and carrot in a large bowl; add half of the dressing and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper; add more dressing if needed.

tarheelmatt

Here is the recipe for the mango BBQ sauce: 

1 part ketchup 

1 part apple cider vinegar

1/2 part water

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 chipotle pepper 

1 tablespoon adobo sauce

1 tablespoon pepper

1 tablespoon salt

1 juice of lemon

1-2 tablespoons butter (at the end)

1 mango diced

Bring to a boil for about 5 minutes.  Transfer to a blender.  Blend until mango is smooth.  Transfer back to saucepan.  Simmer for about 15 mins.  Let set and taste for flavor.  

tulocay

Looks fantastic.

caliking

Much thanks @tarheelmatt. This was a phenomenal cook!

NPHuskerFL

@tarheelmatt‌ Dagumnit man! Fabulous looking meal Sir!!! :-bd

Dillonjm

I made the roasted tomato crema from this thread and it was a hit! Good stuff Matt!

tarheelmatt

@Dillonjm glad you liked it man.  I loved the stuff.  I made another batch just after that to save.