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Carne Asada Tacos with Salsa Verde
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Carne Asada Tacos with Salsa Verde

1 h 15 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @alexrioscooks8 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • skirt steak (flank, flap or diced chuck also work)Meat900 g
  • garlic (smashed)Produce3 pieces
  • onion (roughly chopped)Produce0.3 pieces
  • lime juice (freshly squeezed, about 2-3 limes)Produce45 ml
  • orange juice (freshly squeezed, about 1 orange)Produce60 ml
  • ground cuminSpices3 g
  • dried oregano (preferably Mexican)Spices1 g
  • smoked paprikaSpices2 g
  • chili powderSpices1 g
  • cilantro (chopped)Produce15 g
  • olive oilPantry30 ml
  • saltSpices6 g
  • black pepperSpices1 g
  • tomatillos (rinsed and halved)Produce680 g
  • jalapeño (deseeded)Produce1 piece
  • white onion (chopped)Produce0.5 pieces
  • garlic (for the salsa verde)Produce3 pieces
  • lime juice (juice of 1 lime)Produce30 ml
  • salt (for the salsa verde)Spices6 g
  • black pepper (for the salsa verde)Spices1 g
  • cilantro (for the salsa verde)Produce20 g
  • corn tortillas (warmed)Bakery12 pieces
  • white onion (finely diced, for serving)Produce0.5 pieces
  • cilantro (chopped, for serving)Produce15 g

per serving

Nutrition

415kcal

Carbs
22 g
Proteins
33 g
Fat
22 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Food processor
  • Grill
  • Frying pan
  • Blender
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Make the carne asada marinade

    • Add the garlic, onion, lime juice, orange juice, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, chili powder, cilantro, olive oil, salt and black pepper to a food processor.
    • Blend until smooth.
    Step 1

  2. Marinate the steak

    • Pour the marinade over the steak in a plastic bag.
    • Coat the meat well and marinate as long as possible.
    Step 2

  3. Char the salsa verde vegetables

    • Sauté the tomatillos, jalapeño, onion and garlic until slightly browned and charred.
    Step 3

  4. Blend the salsa verde

    • Blend the charred vegetables with the lime juice, cilantro, salt and black pepper.
    • Blend to the desired consistency.
    Step 4

  5. Grill the steak

    • Grill the steak over high heat, or cook it in a cast iron pan or plancha.
    • Char on both sides to a perfect medium temperature.
    Step 5

  6. Slice the steak

    • Rest the steak briefly, then slice against the grain.
    • Dice it up as small as you can.
    Step 6

  7. Assemble the tacos

    • Serve the steak on warm corn tortillas.
    • Top with salsa verde, fresh onion and cilantro.
    Step 7
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