Carne Asada Tacos
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Carne Asada Tacos
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EASY carne asada at home that rivals your favorite restaurant!! Tender juicy beef that's seasoned to perfection and topped with pico de gallo and salsa make these carne asada tacos INCREDIBLE!!
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Ingredients
Marinade and Tacos
- 1 pound flank or skirt steak
- one 1.25-ounce packet Ortega® Taco Seasoning Mix
- ½ cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Ortega® Whole Wheat Tortillas as necessary
Salsa
- 1 bunch cilantro
- one 4-ounce can Ortega® Hot Diced Jalapeños Ortega® Diced Green Chiles may be substituted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ to ⅓ cup lime juice or as necessary for consistency
- salt if desired
- sugar if desired
Optional Toppings
- Ortega® Mild Taco Sauce Ortega® Flavor Craver Chipotle Taco Sauce, or Ortega® Flavor Craver Taco Ranch Taco Sauce may be substituted or used in addition to the blender salsa
- Pico de Gallo
- avocado
- Lime wedges
Instructions
Marinade and Tacos:
- To a large zip top plastic bag, add the steak, taco seasoning, lime juice, olive oil, seal bag, squish contents around, and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, up to 8 hours.
- Preheat outdoor grill to medium high (alternatively, use an indoor grill pan or cast iron skillet to cook the steak), add the steak, and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until as done as desired.
- Allow meat to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- Divide beef among tortillas as desired.
Salsa:
- To the canister of a blender, add the cilantro, jalapeños, olive oil, enough lime juice to get the blender going, and process on high speed until smooth.
- Taste the salsa and if desired, add a pinch of salt and/or sugar until desired flavor balance is achieved.
- Add as much blender salsa, Ortega prepared salsa(s), pico de gallo, and optional serving items to the tacos as desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
657kcal
(33%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
30g
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
1508mg
(63%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 657 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 657kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 30g | 176% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 1508mg | 63% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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