Tacos Al Carbon

Name: Tacos Al Carbon
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 Tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/2 pounds flank steak; 2 jalapeño chiles; 10 green onions; 1 1/2 Tablespoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon adobo sauce; 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves; 2 limes; 12 corn tortillas; 1/3 cup Mexican crema

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
resting time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
370 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Tacos Al Carbon

Cassie Burton

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Tacos al carbon is a Sonoran favorite! Recipe from Cook's Illustrated.

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Ingredients

Servings

Marinade/Paste

2 teaspoons canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce diced (reserve some of the adobo sauce for the jalapeno-green onion salsa.
1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 pounds flank steak

Jalapeno-Green Onion Salsa

2 jalapeño chiles (or more if desired)
10 green onions about one bunch
1 1/2 Tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon adobo sauce
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

Garnish

1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves chopped
2 limes cut into wedges
12 corn tortillas
1/3 cup Mexican crema or sour cream

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Instructions

For the steak rub/marinade

Combine 1 Tablespoon oil, 2 teaspoons chipotle, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and cumin in a small bowl.
Cut flank or skirt lengthwise into strips approximately 2-3" wide. Rub the chipotle marinade on all sides of the meat.
At this point, steak can be frozen or refrigerated until ready to grill.
While steak is marinating, prepare charcoal or gas grill.
When grill is ready, place steak pieces on the hottest section of the grill and the jalapenos and green onions on the cooler sections. Grill steak until medium rare, about 125-130 degrees F., turning every 2-3 minutes to ensure even cooking on all sides. Grill the onions and jalapenos until charred and blistered. Meat should take about 7-10 minutes.
Once meat is cooked, cover it while making the Jalapeno-Green Onion Salsa.
Slice meat against the grain and serve with warm corn tortillas, lime wedges, Jalapeno-Green Onion Salsa, cilantro leaves and Mexican crema or sour cream.

Jalapeno-Green Onion Salsa

Cook green onions until nicely charred, and jalapenos until blistered. If desired, corn tortillas can be briefly cooked on both sides, and then wrapped in foil or in a clay tortilla warmer.
Once green onions and jalapenos are cooked, place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
Cut the ends of the jalapenos, but do not skin them. Slice in half and remove seeds. Reserve the seeds to add back if you like a spicer salsa.
Dice the jalapenos finely, and chop the green onions. Mix with 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon adobo sauce, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Adjust seasoning and add more seeds if you like a spicier salsa.

Notes

Nutritional information includes
Meat can be refrigerated for 24 hours with marinade for more flavor.
information for whole can of chipotle chilies, even though only one is used.
2 regular sized corn tortillas per person. Information will vary if you omit the tortillas or use street size or flour tortillas.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 370kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 1061mg (44%) Potassium 579mg (17%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 412IU (8%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 109mg (11%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 370 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	370kcal	19%
Carbohydrates	28g	9%
Protein	28g	56%
Fat	17g	26%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Cholesterol	75mg	25%
Sodium	1061mg	44%
Potassium	579mg	12%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	412IU	8%
Vitamin C	14mg	16%
Calcium	109mg	11%
Iron	3mg	17%