Angelica's Carne Asada Tacos |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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Mexican night starts with carne asada--tender citrus-marinated beef piled high on corn tortillas with grilled cactus, cilantro, and 2 types of zesty salsa. Ingredients:
1/2 pound thinly sliced carne asada (beef steak) |
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh squeezed), divided |
1/4 cup orange juice (fresh squeezed) |
2 tablespoons basil leaves, roughly chopped |
1 tablespoon honey |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
1 cup medium red onion 1/4 inch diced, divided |
2 nopales (cactus) leaves |
5 corn tortillas |
1/2 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped |
5 green onions, diced |
1 (16 ounce) jar herdez® salsa casera |
1 (16 ounce) jar herdez® salsa verde |
Directions:
1. Add uncooked carne asada to large bowl. Add garlic, salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice, orange juice, basil leaves, honey, olive oil, 1/2 cup red onion to meat. Mix together completely and marinate 5 minutes.
2. Add marinated meat to grill on medium to high heat. Brush the marinade over meat and cook until well done.
3. Grill cactus on both sides medium heat, 5 minutes on each side.
4. Remove meat and cactus from grill and sliced in very thin pieces.
5. Warm tortillas on grill. Place warmed tortilla on plate. Add carne asada to center of tortilla.
6. Add to the center, remaining red onion, cactus, cilantro, green onions, remaining 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and salsa.
7. Serve with guacamole, if desired.
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