Carne Asada Tacos W/ a fire Roasted Salsa
Directions
- 1Preheat your grill to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 2Ensure that the grates are clean and oiled to prevent the steak from sticking.
- 3While the grill is heating, prepare the salsa.
- 4Begin by chopping the tomato, jalapeño pepper, and sweet onion into small pieces.
- 5Mince the garlic and chop the cilantro.
- 6Add all the salsa ingredients to a blender.
- 7Squeeze the juice of one lime into the blender and add salt and pepper to taste.
- 8Blend the salsa ingredients until smooth and set aside.
- 9Take the 2 lbs of skirt steak out of the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature for about 20 minutes.
- 10Season the steak with salt or your favorite steak seasoning.
- 11Generously season both sides of the steak.
- 12Place the steak on the preheated grill and sear for 5 minutes on each side.
- 13Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- 14While the steak is resting, warm up the 16 corn tortillas.
- 15You can warm tortillas by wrapping them in foil and placing them on the grill for a few minutes or by microwaving them for 30 seconds.
- 16After 10 minutes, slice the steak into bite-sized pieces against the grain.
- 17Assemble the tacos by placing a few pieces of steak on each warm tortilla and topping with the prepared salsa.
- 18Serve immediately and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs skirt steak
- 16 corn tortillas
- Salt to season
- 1 large tomato
- 1 large jalapeño pepper
- 0.25 sweet onion
- 1 tbsp cilantro
- 1 Juice of lime
- 3 garlic cloves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Equipment
grillblenderfoil
Tips
- Let the steak come to room temperature for about 20 minutes to help it cook evenly.
- Rest the steak for 10 minutes after grilling to allow juices to redistribute.
- Slice the steak against the grain into bite-sized pieces.
- Experiment with different toppings like shredded lettuce, cheese, avocado, or switch up the salsa by adding mango, pineapple, or peaches.
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