Bavette Steak Tacos with Roasted Cabbage Slaw & Spicy Chipotle Orange Sauce: A Flavor Explosion You Can’t Miss
If you’ve been craving for a taco that’s gonna burst with flavor, texture, and a punch of fire, well, lucky you! These bavette steak tacos bathed in smoky spicy chipotle orange sauce and topped with scintillating roasted cabbage slaw. Just become your ultimate fave in indulging steak. Perfectly Smoky, Spicy, and Fresh: This is definitely your all-embracing weeknight dinner option or colorful taco night. Just wrap it into a warm tortilla!
Why This Taco Counts as a Game Changer
What makes these tacos different? For starters, something that you can eat while holding it is already a win in my books. There is something so satisfying about holding onto the perfectly cheesy taco ready for a super-fast-engorge and clean-the-plate-taco-cleaning. But, perhaps, juicy, tender bavette steak, along with crunchy cabbage slaw on its own, topped with smoky chipotle orange sauce, is what will leave these tacos as your top alternative for steak.
Full of flavor and marbled fat, bavette steak (also called flank steak or skirt steak) is one of the finest cuts of beef for tacos. With bad marbling,widthheld flavor,and tenderness when cooked right, it is an ideal base for a taco. Grilled to medium-rare and rested just long enough to feel right, you’ll get the perfect bite: juicy, full with flavor, and so tender it would melt in your mouth. Its a steak that speaks by itself, but with just the right toppings and sauce, it turns into an orchestra.
Star: Chipotle Orange Sauce
To me, the sauce is what makes the taco really special. This chipotle orange sauce marries the smoky, spicy, and tangy flavors that perfectly complement the grilled steak and roasted cabbage slaw. It is the adobo sauce and chipotle that add deep smokiness to the sauce, while orange juice and zest add a smack of citrusy sweetness to balance the heat. It is definitely one of those sauces that one would want to put on everything from tacos to grilled veggies or even chicken and pork.
So, it couldn’t be simpler to make this sauce! Blend together the chipotle in adobo, the fresh orange juice and zest, the honey, the oil, and a pinch of salt, and there you have your winning sauce. The oil slowly emulsifies and thickens the sauce while allowing the flavors to mingle deeper. A bit in the fridge, and it is good to go on your tacos (and trust me, a good slather is highly recommended).
Roasted Cabbage Slaw: A Fresh & Sweet Twist
Now a word about the slaw: The norm is shredded red cabbage for tacos, but this recipe has opted for roasting the cabbage. Why would this be? Roasting kicks the natural sugars of the cabbage into action, adding a slightly sweet, nutty flavor which works really well with the smokiness of the chipotle orange sauce and the grilled steak. Then you toss in red capsicum, or bell pepper, and maybe a touch of brown sugar for an interesting flavor crunch with every bite.
To prepare the slaw, proceed by shredding cabbage, thinly slicing red capsicum and tossing in a baking tray. The next step is to season with salt, add a drizzle of oil, a touch of brown sugar, and roast in the oven until soft, crispy and lightly caramelized. Deliciously sweet, this mixture is flavorful with just the right amount of crunch to accompany the tacos.
Ingredients Required to Make Tacos
For these grilled bavette steak tacos, some key ingredients can easily be found at your nearest supermarket. Here goes the list:
Bavette steak (alternatively flank or skirt steak or hanger steak)
Tortillas (soft corn or flour, depending on your liking)
Slaw ingredients: red cabbage, red capsicum (bell pepper), spring onion (for garnish)
Chipotle orange sauce: orange juice and zest, chipotle in adobo sauce, honey, oil and salt
Cheese: feta or cotija cheese (for that creamy salty finish)
Fresh cilantro: a sprinkle of fresh coriander provides a refreshing note and cuts through the richness of the steak.
With these ingredients, you’re set to provide a taco experience that will have some people rushing back for seconds!
Wine Pairing: The Perfect Sip to Complement Your Tacos
In case you’re like me—someone who happens to enjoy some wine while having meals—allow me to suggest one. Mollydooker Wines The Scooter, a Merlot, should do beautifully with grilled bavette steak tacos. The lefty series from which this wine originates was dedicated to Sparky Marquis, who founded the winery in Australia. The Scooter Merlot is rich and smooth, full of flavor, with raspberries, plums, mocha cream, and dried herbs making a worthy companion to the smoky, spicy flavor profiles of the tacos.
For about $30 per bottle, this wine is a steal for something that fares well in apparent flavor and depth. It’s bound to enhance anything you’re having, whether sipped on its own or noshed with those tacos.
Tacos You Could Try to Shake the Menu
If these grilled bavette steak tacos spark your interest in some more taco options, I have a few more recipes that are coming your way. Either way, from crispy fish tacos to spicy shrimp and veggie-filled creations, the mix is enumerable that could keep taco night exciting. Would you like more recommendations for taco-inspires dishes?I’d love to help.
Conclusion: Taco Night Has Improved
Bavette steak tacos with roasted cabbage slaw and chipotle orange sauce strike a spectacular balance of flavors, texture, and spice. Whether grilling in honor of a weeknight meal or entertaining guests, this recipe is guaranteed to impress. Juicy steak, smoky chipotle sauce, sweet roasted cabbage, and topped with a sprinkle of fresh cheese and cilantro—these tacos will be incredibly memorable from a culinary standpoint. So what are you waiting for? Gather your ingredients, light that grill, and treat yourself to a taco night you truly deserve!
