Marinated steak tacos. Served best with Pico De Gallo
Original Recipe http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/tacos-carne-asada-recipe.html
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Pico De Gallo Recipe
Mojo Notes
- Feel free to skip the White Vinegar for a less tangy taste
- A Tangelo works great!
- Marinading in a zipbloc bag works
Carne Asada Tacos Notes
- Any type of tortilla will work, I’ve tried burrito size flour tortillas.
- Marinade time should be at least 2 hours, no more than 8 hours
Carne Asada Tacos
Delicious Carne Asada tacos with steak!
Ingredients
Mojo (marinade)
- 4 count Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 1 count Jalapeno (minced)
- 1 Large handful of Fresh Cilantro Leaves (finely chopped)
- Kosher Salt and Black Pepper (to taste)
- 2 count Limes (juiced)
- 1 count Orange (juiced)
- 2 tbsp White Vinegar
- 0.5 cup Olive Oil
Carne Asada Tacos
- 2 lb Flank or Skirt Steak (most cuts will work, thick cuts will take longer)
- 1 recipe of Mojo (marinade, recipe above)
- Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper (to taste)
- 16 count 7-inch corn tortillas (any size or any kind of tortilla will work)
- Shredded Romaine or Iceberg lettuce (for serving)
- Shredded Jack Cheese (for serving)
- 0.5 cup Pico de Gallo (recipe in notes)
- 2 count Limes (wedges, for serving)
Instructions
Mojo Marinade
- In a mortar and pestle, or bowl. Mash the Garlic, Jalapeno, Cilantro, Salt, and Pepper to make a paste.
- Put the paste in a small container (that has a lid!) and add the lime juice, orange juice, vinegar, and oil.
- Shake the container to combine the marinade.
Steak
- Lay the steak in a large baking dish and pour the Mojo over it. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 - 8 hours. (The longer the better, but do not marinade longer than 8 hours, the meat will get mushy)
- Preheat an outdoor grill or a pan over medium high flame. Brush the grates / pan with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Season both sides of the Steak with Kosher Salt and Pepper.
- Grill the steak for 7 - 10 minutes per side, turning only once. Steak should be Medium Rare.
- When done cooking, move the steak to a cutting board. Let the meat rest for 5 minutes.
- Thinly slice the steak across the grain diagonally.
Building the Tacos
- Warm the tortillas for 30 seconds in a dry skillet or on the grill
- Stack two tortillas (when using corn tortillas), lay a few strips of steak in the center. Sprinkle with lettuce, onion, cheese, and add a spoonful of Pico de Gallo. Add sour cream if you like.
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