[Marty Mac Ver 2.0]

I am a Taco guru and love making different types. Here is something for a nice weekend meal with friends.

TEQUILA INFUSED TACOS

* 1 cup tequila, preferably blanco, divided
* 1/2 cup soy sauce
* 2 limes, zested and juiced, divided, rinds reserved
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin + an extra dash
* 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
* 2 pounds flank steak, trimmed and julienned on the bias
* 1/3 cup mexican creama
* 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar

* 2 cups Taco Slaw, recipe follows
* 3/4 cup small diced white onion
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
* 1/3 cup grated jack cheese

Directions

In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup of the tequila, the soy sauce, the zest and juice of 1 lime, the cumin, and freshly cracked black pepper. Add the steak to the marinade and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate it for no longer than 90 minutes.

In a small bowl combine the remaining lime zest, lime juice and mexican creama Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Strain the steak from the marinade. Pour the marinade into small saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. Let it simmer until it reduces by a third, about 10 to 15 minutes. Note: you can grill it as well. I prefer the grill method myself.

Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the steak and cook until it barely starts to brown. Switch off the heat, then add the marinade reduction, the white vinegar, and the remaining tequila.

Use store bought taco shells or take corn tortillas and fry them in some oil for "street style". Also, rub the shells with the reserved lime rinds. Add the some of the beef, taco slaw, mexican creama and onions to each taco. Garnish with the cilantro and Jack cheese. Serve and enjoy!

* Taco Slaw;
* 1 carrot, grated
* 1/2 head green cabbage, shredded
* 1/4 cup sliced green onions
* 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro leaves
* 1/4 cup chopped jalapenos (pickled jalapenos are OK also)
* 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
* 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
* 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar

Prepare all the vegetables and add to a large bowl. Season them with the salt and pepper and add the vinegar. Toss to combine.