Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup frozen orange juice or 3/4 cup grapefruit juice concentrate, thawed
  • 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 lbs flank steaks
  • 1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, snipped
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 dash salt
  • 2 oranges, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1 grapefruit, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • to taste jalapeno pepper (optional)
  • 1 grapefruit, sliced (optional)
  • 6 tortillas, warmed (6-inches)

Method

  • For marinade, in a small bowl combine thawed orange or grapefruit juice concentrate, finely chopped jalapeno pepper, black pepper and paprika. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the mixture of salsa.
  • Add the water to remaining mixture.
  • Score steak by making shallow cuts at 1-inch intervals diagonally across steak in a diamond pattern. Repeat on second side.
  • Place in a plastic bag set in a shallow dish. Pour marinade over steak; close bag. Marinate in the refrigerator 2 to 24 hours; turn bag occasionally.
  • For salsa, in a nonmetallic bowl stir together the 2 tablespoons juice concentrate mixture, the onions, parsley, lime juice and salt. Add chopped oranges and grapefruit; stir gently.
  • Cover and chill at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Remove meat from bag. Discard marinade. Place meat on the grill rack of an uncovered grill.
  • Grill directly over medium coals, turning once, allowing 12 to 14 minutes for medium-rare.
  • Thinly slice meat. If desired, garnish with jalapenos and grapefruit slices. Serve with salsa and warmed tortillas.
  • To Broil: Place steak on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 3 inches from heat for 6 minutes.
  • To warm tortillas, stack them and wrap in foil. Heat in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes.