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How to Make Carne Asada Tacos - A Step-by-Step Guide

Carne asada tacos are a popular Mexican dish known for their delicious and flavorful grilled meat. This traditional street food has gained popularity all over the world for its juicy and tender beef, paired with fresh toppings and a warm tortilla. With its bold flavors and simple preparation, it’s no wonder why carne asada tacos have become a staple in Mexican cuisine.

The star of this recipe is the carne asada, which is thinly sliced, marinated, and grilled beef. The marinade typical...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless beef top sirloin, cut into thin bite-size slices
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • crushed red pepper to taste
  • 1 lime
  • 1 (28 ounce) can tomatillos
  • 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded
  • 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
  • 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
  • ½ large onion, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lemon

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place sliced meat into a shallow bowl, and season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Squeeze the lime juice over the meat, and turn until evenly coated. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • In a blender or food processor, combine tomatillo and jalapeno. Puree for 15 to 20 seconds, or until thick. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Carefully pour in tomatillo mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Stir in beef broth. Reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until mixture coats a spoon. Transfer mixture to a serving dish.
  • Heat tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat. Stir in 1/3 of the beef, and saute for 1 minute. Transfer to serving dish. Repeat with remaining beef. Meanwhile, heat tortillas in the oven or microwave, according to package instructions.
  • To serve, place two tortillas on top of each other. Add desired amount of meat, spoon over some tomatillo mixture. Top with onions, tomatoes, avocado and cilantro. Garnish with a wedge of lemon, to be squeezed over taco before eating.

    • Nutrition

    472 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 873mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 32mg
    • Calcium: 128mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1128mg

    Categories

    Mexican recipes
    Street food recipes
    Grilled recipes
    Beef recipes
    Taco recipes