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Carne Asada Tacos

Delicious grilled steak with classic Mexican flavors.
Prep Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Texmex

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Skirt Steak or Flank Steak trimmed
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil extra virgin
  • 6 tbsp Lime Juice 3 limes
  • 1/3 cup Orange Juice 1 large orange
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder (various types) optional
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Begin by trimming your Skirt Steak to remove as much extra fat you can from the outside. Tenderize your steak with a tenderizing mallet and aim for uniformity in thickness. Set aside.
  2. Mix together all listed ingredients (except for the steak) in a bowl for the marinade.
  3. Place the prepared steak in a deep pan and pour the marinade over top. Move the steak around to ensure the marinade gets in and under any folds. Let rest for 4-8 hours.
  4. Heat your grilled to medium high. Once pre-heated, place the steak on the grill and cook to desired doneness. I recommend aiming for medium rare which can be achieved in about 5 minutes per side.
  5. Remove the steak from the grill and let rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes.
  6. Cut the steak against the grain and at a bias into strips. From here you can either enjoy it as is or continue on and use it to fill tacos and more!
  7. Chop the strips of steak into small pieces and place in a pan heated on high on the stove. Sear for approximately 30 minutes stirring constantly.
  8. Pour the meat into your desired number of tacos and top as you please!
  9. Recommended Toppings:
    Chopped Onion
    Cilantro
    Queso Fresco
    Lime Wedge