Tacos Carne Asada (Grilled Meat)

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 15
Tacos Carne Asada - A Savory and Spicy Mexican Dish
in Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 lbs skirt steaks ( carne asada , thinly sliced raw steak , or steak or flank steak works too )
juice of one lemon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons white wine
1/2 yellow onion , chopped
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
seasoning ( Sazonador seasoning , para carne asada available at a Mexican grocery store - 1/2 tablespoon )
5 whole jalapenos
6 tomatillos
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 bunch cilantro
1/2 onion
10 -20 corn tortillas
lime

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
350
Sugar
2g
Fat
15g
Tacos Carne Asada is a popular dish in Mexican cuisine and a favorite among meat lovers. Carne Asada, which literally means grilled meat, refers to a specific style of marinated and grilled beef. In this recipe, skirt steak is thinly sliced, marinated in a citrusy mixture, and grilled to perfection. The dish is traditionally served with warm corn tortillas, sliced onions, and fresh cilantro. The tomatillo-cilantro sauce adds a zesty touch to the flavors of the meat and gives the dish a distinct Mexican flair.

Instructions

1.Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2.In a large bowl, mix together the sliced meat, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, white wine, chopped yellow onion, onion powder, garlic powder, sazonador seasoning, and whole jalapenos.
3.Grill the meat for 5-7 minutes per side or until cooked to your desired level of doneness.
4.In a blender or food processor, puree the tomatillos, cilantro, and half onion until smooth.
5.Heat the tortillas on the grill or in a pan.
6.Assemble the tacos by placing the grilled meat on each tortilla and topping with the tomatillo-cilantro sauce.
7.Serve with lime wedges on the side.

PROS

Tacos Carne Asada are easy to make and bursting with bold flavors.

The meat is juicy and tender, and the tomatillo-cilantro sauce adds a refreshing tangy kick.

This dish is perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a fun weekend gathering with family and friends.

CONS

This recipe calls for a lot of jalapenos and may be too spicy for some taste buds.

You’ll need to make a trip to a Mexican grocery store to find sazonador seasoning and other specialized ingredients.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The lean cut of beef used in Tacos Carne Asada provides a good source of protein and iron.
The tomatillos and cilantro in the sauce are low in calories and full of essential nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, and fiber.

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