Chimichurri Grilled steak tacos, sautéed nopales, peppers and onions, pickled red onion, queso fresco and cilantro
Serves: 2

5 ounces sirloin steak (or other steak of choice)
2 tbsp chimichurri marinade
2 each flour or corn tortillas
1 ounce each sliced peppers, onions, and cactus paddles
1 tsp each butter and oil
1` ounce pickled red onion
2 ounces crumbled queso fresco
2 tsp chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper as needed
Method:
Cut the spines and nodes off the cactus and blanch in hot water and shock in ice water. Cover with 1 tbsp chimichurri marinade and cover the steaks with the rest of the marinade. Grill the cactus until lightly charred and slice and reserve cook the steak to desired temperature and allow to rest while preparing the rest of the ingredients. Saute the peppers and onions and add the cactus paddles and season with salt and pepper. Grill the tortillas slightly and place on a foil sheet.
To assemble: slice the steak and set on the tortilla. Top with the peppers, onions, cactus and garnish the top with pickled onions, cilantro, and crumbled queso fresco.

Banditos on the boardwalk
1410 North Ocean Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-808-9800
www.banditosmyrtlebeach.com
Chefs Name: Sean Christenson