Carne Asada Tacos
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Carne Asada Tacos
Description
This recipe begins by marinating flank or skirt steak in a mixture of a commercial taco seasoning packet, lime juice, and olive oil for at least 30 minutes to impart flavor and tenderize the meat. The steak is cooked over medium-high heat on a grill or indoor skillet for several minutes per side, then rested before slicing into thin strips, ensuring juicy, well-seasoned meat.
The accompanying salsa blends fresh cilantro, diced jalapeños, olive oil, and enough lime juice to create a smooth sauce, balanced with optional salt and sugar. This fresh salsa adds brightness and mild heat to the tacos. Additional store-bought taco sauces, pico de gallo, avocado slices, and lime wedges are optional garnishes to customize flavor and texture.
Serving the seasoned meat in whole wheat tortillas creates a nutritious and satisfying taco. The combination of grilled beef, tangy salsa, and fresh toppings produces a balanced and flavorful dish suitable for casual meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
Marinade and Tacos
- 1 pound flank steak or skirt steak
- taco seasoning mix Ortega brand, 1.25-ounce packet
- ½ cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- whole wheat tortillas as necessary, Ortega brand
Salsa
- 1 cilantro bunch
- diced jalapeños Ortega® Diced Green Chiles may be substituted, hot, Ortega brand, 4-ounce can
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ to ⅓ cup lime juice or as necessary for consistency
- salt if desired
- sugar if desired
Optional Toppings
- 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, Mild, Ortega brand
- 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: 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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