1 1/2 lbs steak (rib steak,new york 1 - 1 1/4 inches thick) |
6 garlic cloves, mashed with |
1 teaspoon kosher salt, in a mortar and pestle (or a cutting board) |
3/4 cup fresh sour orange juice (from seville oranges, or 1/4 c. fresh orange juice plus 1/2 c lime juice.) |
2 tablespoons tequila (i would say it is not optional) (optional) |
2 tablespoons ground red chili pepper (ancho or new mexico) |
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano |
2 teaspoons salt |
1 tablespoon fresh coarse ground black pepper |
1/4 cup olive oil or 1/4 cup vegetable oil |
24 corn tortillas (handmade or the freshest you can find) |
1 lb queso asadero cheese (mild white cheese) or 1 lb ca monterey jack cheese (mild white cheese) or 1 lb wisconsin muenster cheese, cut into strips 1/4 x 1 x 3 to 4 inches (mild white cheese) |
6 fire roasted peeled and seeded poblano chiles, sliced or 6 canned ortega green chilies |
guacamole |
salsa, of your choice |
1 large red onion, thinly sliced |
1/4 cup fresh lime juice |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro |
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano |