Steak Tacos and Just Like Chipotle’s Corn Salsa

I have to admit it … I’m addicted to Chipotle!  I typically do not like “chain restaurants” (does that make me a food snob?) with the exception of Chipotle.  Their food is fresh, good and addictive.  If you don’t have Chipotle near you or you want to make a good steak taco and corn salsa at home then try this recipe.  The corn salsa tastes almost exactly like Chipotle’s!  ENJOY!

Chipotle Mexican Grill’s Ancho Chile Marinade

Ingredients

• 2 oz dried ancho chiles or dried pepper of choice
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp cumin powder
• 2 tbs fresh oregano, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1/2 red onion, quartered
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 4 cuts of meat of choice, such as chicken or steak

Directions

• Soak dry chiles in water overnight or until soft. Discard water. Remove seeds.
• Add all ingredients except meat in food processor. Puree until smooth.
• Spread mixture over meat and refrigerate at least 1 hour, up to 24 hours.
• Heat grill to about 400 degrees, or if cooking inside heat small amount of oil in skillet or grill pan over high heat. Salt meat to taste. Grill meat about 4 minutes per side, depending upon thickness, until done.
• Serve with rice, black beans or choice of side dish. Garnish with fresh cilantro. Or serve in a burrito.

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Just Like Chipotle’s Corn Salsa

makes a big bowl

• 6 ears of corn
• 2 medium-sized jalapeno, seeded and chopped (leave in some seeds for more heat if desired)
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
• 3/4 cup fresh cilantro, torn or chopped
• the juice of 2 (juicy!) limes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix, mix, mix. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired. Add more cilantro, jalapeno or lime according to your tastes!

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