Alambre Tacos with Carne Asada
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
12 tacos
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Calories
246 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Alambre Tacos with Carne Asada
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Make classic alambre tacos (steak fajita tacos) with carne asada, bacon, bell peppers and onions as a quick and easy stovetop recipe that's ready in 30 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil or butter
- 1 ½ pounds skirt steak
- 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 ounces thick-cut bacon roughly chopped
- 2 bell peppers any color
- 1 sweet onion peeled and chopped
- 1 Jalapeño seeded and chopped
- 12-24 small corn tortillas or flour
- Garnishes: lime wedges cilantro, crumbled Oaxaca cheese, and creamy salsa verde or avocado cream
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix the ancho chili powder, salt, and garlic powder together. Sprinkle over both sides of the steak and rub to coat.
- Place a large 12 to 14 inch deep cast-iron skillet over medium high heat. Add oil to the skillet. Cut the steak in half, if needed, so it can fit flat in the skillet. Once the oil is hot, sear the steak for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Then remove it from the skillet and set on a cutting board.
- Meanwhile chop the bacon, bell pepper, onion, and jalapeño.
- Once you remove the steak from the skillet, add in the bacon. Stir and brown the bacon for 3 to 4 minutes. Then add in the jalapeño. Sear another minute. Move the bacon and jalapeño to the side of the skillet and add in the onions. Stir and sear for 2 minutes. Then add in the peppers. Stir and sear another 2 minutes
- Once the steak has rested on the cutting board at least 5 minutes, chop it into small bite size pieces.
- Add the steak pieces into the skillet. Mix the steak into the vegetables and fry another 3 to 4 minutes.
- When ready to serve, pile the warm steak mixture onto small corn tortillas. It can be a good idea to warm the corn tortillas (and double them) to hold all the fillings. Top the tacos with salsa Verde and crumbled cheese. Cilantro and a fresh lime wedge are also a good idea!
Notes
- We have a FABULOUS creamy salsa verde and avocado crema recipes that would be perfect to top these little beauties!
- This carne asada tacos recipe is terrific to make in a large batch and have leftovers for a few days. The steak, bacon, onion and peppers will keep well for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1taco
Calories
246kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
583mg
(24%)
Potassium
338mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
325IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 246 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1taco | |
| Calories | 246kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 583mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 338mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 325IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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