Street Tacos de Carne Asada

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1In a small bowl, mix the cumin, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
  2. 2In a small bowl, mix the cumin, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. 3In a small bowl, mix the cumin, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
  4. 4Slice the carne asada into thin strips, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
  5. 5Slice the carne asada into thin strips, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
  6. 6Slice the carne asada into thin strips, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
  7. 7Place the meat into a large bowl or resealable bag and coat evenly with the spice mixture.
  8. 8Place the meat into a large bowl or resealable bag and coat evenly with the spice mixture.
  9. 9Place the meat into a large bowl or resealable bag and coat evenly with the spice mixture.
  10. 10Add the serrano pepper, diced tomato, onion, and beer. Toss everything together until well mixed.
  11. 11Add the serrano pepper, diced tomato, onion, and beer. Toss everything together until well mixed.
  12. 12Add the serrano pepper, diced tomato, onion, and beer. Toss everything together until well mixed.
  13. 13Let the meat marinate briefly for flavor, keeping it fresh and vibrant.
  14. 14Let the meat marinate briefly for flavor, keeping it fresh and vibrant.
  15. 15Let the meat marinate briefly for flavor, keeping it fresh and vibrant.
  16. 16Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and add the canola oil.
  17. 17Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and add the canola oil.
  18. 18Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and add the canola oil.
  19. 19Pour in the marinated beef mixture and spread it out evenly.
  20. 20Pour in the marinated beef mixture and spread it out evenly.
  21. 21Pour in the marinated beef mixture and spread it out evenly.
  22. 22Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid cooks off and the beef becomes deeply browned and flavorful.
  23. 23Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid cooks off and the beef becomes deeply browned and flavorful.
  24. 24Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid cooks off and the beef becomes deeply browned and flavorful.
  25. 25Warm the tortillas on a hot skillet until soft and flexible.
  26. 26Warm the tortillas on a hot skillet until soft and flexible.
  27. 27Warm the tortillas on a hot skillet until soft and flexible.
  28. 28Spoon the carne asada into each tortilla and garnish with diced onion, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
  29. 29Spoon the carne asada into each tortilla and garnish with diced onion, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
  30. 30Spoon the carne asada into each tortilla and garnish with diced onion, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Ingredients

  • 2 carne asada (flank steak, skirt steak, or thin-cut beef)
  • 2 carne asada (flank steak, skirt steak, or thin-cut beef)
  • 2 carne asada (flank steak, skirt steak, or thin-cut beef)
  • 1 cumin
  • 1 cumin
  • 1 cumin
  • 1 kosher salt
  • 1 kosher salt
  • 1 kosher salt
  • 2 garlic powder
  • 2 garlic powder
  • 2 garlic powder
  • 1 cracked black pepper
  • 1 cracked black pepper
  • 1 cracked black pepper
  • 3 canola oil
  • 3 canola oil
  • 3 canola oil
  • 1 serrano pepper, sliced
  • 1 serrano pepper, sliced
  • 1 serrano pepper, sliced
  • 0.5 Roma tomato, diced
  • 0.5 Roma tomato, diced
  • 0.5 Roma tomato, diced
  • 0.5 white onion, finely diced
  • 0.5 white onion, finely diced
  • 0.5 white onion, finely diced
  • 6 –8 light Mexican lager beer
  • 6 –8 light Mexican lager beer
  • 6 –8 light Mexican lager beer
  • 32 small corn tortillas
  • 32 small corn tortillas
  • 32 small corn tortillas
  • 0.5 white onion, diced (for garnish)
  • 0.5 white onion, diced (for garnish)
  • 0.5 white onion, diced (for garnish)
  • 0.5 fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (for garnish)
  • 0.5 fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (for garnish)
  • 0.5 fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges
  • Lime wedges
  • Lime wedges

Equipment

small bowllarge bowlresealable baglarge skillet or griddle

Tips

  • Let the meat marinate briefly for flavor, keeping it fresh and vibrant.