Carne Asada Tacos

Serves 1
tiktok.com

Directions

  1. 1Add some fresh onion and garlic into the food processor.
  2. 2Grate some lime zest into the food processor.
  3. 3Squeeze the juice of a few limes into the food processor.
  4. 4Grate some orange zest into the food processor.
  5. 5Squeeze the juice of an orange into the food processor.
  6. 6Season this with soy sauce for a deep savory umami flavor and to help caramelize.
  7. 7Add a few key spices like Mexican oregano, cumin.
  8. 8Add smoked paprika for added flavor.
  9. 9Finish it off with a bunch of cilantro.
  10. 10Blend all the ingredients for the marinade.
  11. 11Place your steak of choice into a plastic bag.
  12. 12Pour the marinade over the meat.
  13. 13Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the steak.
  14. 14Add tomatillos to a hot pan with olive oil.
  15. 15Add onion, garlic, and jalape den do to the pan with the tomatillos.
  16. 16Toast up the tomatillos, onion, garlic, and jalape den do until slightly browned/charred.
  17. 17Transfer the toasted ingredients to a blender.
  18. 18Add cilantro to the blender.
  19. 19Add salt to the blender.
  20. 20Add lime juice to the blender.
  21. 21Blend the salsa verde until desired consistency.
  22. 22Place the marinated skirt steak on a hot grill.
  23. 23Grill the skirt steak until charred on both sides and cooked to a perfect medium temperature.
  24. 24Remove the steak from the grill.
  25. 25Slice the steak against the grain and dice it up as small as you can.
  26. 26Place the diced carne asada onto warm corn tortillas.
  27. 27Top with salsa verde.
  28. 28Add fresh diced onion and cilantro on top.
  29. 29Squeeze a lime over the tacos.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs flank, flap, diced chuck or skirt steak
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 0.25 medium onion, rough chopped
  • 3 tbsp lime juice
  • 0.25 cup orange juice
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • 0.25 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1.5 lbs tomatillos, rinsed and halved
  • 1 jalape den do, deseeded
  • 0.5 medium white onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 lime juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.33 cup cilantro

Equipment

food processorplastic bagpantongsblendergrillknifeplate

Tips

  • The marinade is the most important thing here, but good thing it's easy.
  • If you're going to have one topping on this taco, it's got to be salsa verde.
  • You can definitely make this inside on a plancha or cast iron pan, but it's only right to grill this up if you got the chance.
  • These tacos are one of the best for a reason: simple and filled with flavor.

Related recipes

Pumpkin Spice Horchata

Pumpkin Spice Horchata

Mexican · Drink
Café de Olla

Café de Olla

Mexican · Drink
Strawberry Agua de Fresca

Strawberry Agua de Fresca

Mexican · Drink
Agua fresca de pepino

Agua fresca de pepino

Mexican · Drink
Banana Agua Fresca

Banana Agua Fresca

Mexican · Drink
Mexican Tuna Tostadas

Mexican Tuna Tostadas

Mexican · Drink
Mango, Coconut & Tajin Refresher

Mango, Coconut & Tajin Refresher

Mexican · Drink
Chipotle Chicken Al Pastor

Chipotle Chicken Al Pastor

Mexican · Drink
Crispy Chicken Burger Folded Wrap

Crispy Chicken Burger Folded Wrap

Mexican · Drink20m
Tilapia Mexicana

Tilapia Mexicana

Mexican · Drink20m
Blackened Fish Tacos

Blackened Fish Tacos

Mexican · Drink
Flautas Ahogadas

Flautas Ahogadas

Mexican · Drink