Taqueria Style Tacos-Carne Asada Recipe

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Taqueria Style Tacos-Carne Asada
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Directions:

  1. Lay the flank steak in a large glass baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, 4 cloves of garlic, juice of two limes, and olive oil. Season with salt, black pepper, white pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, cumin and paprika.
  3. Whisk until well blended, then pour over the steak in the dish.
  4. Turn over once to coat both sides.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap, and marinate for 1 to 8 hours.
  6. In a small bowl, stir together 1 chopped white onion, cilantro, and the juice of 1 lime. Set aside to use as a relish for the tacos.
  7. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Toast chilie pods in the skillet for a few minutes, then remove to a bowl of water to soak for about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  8. Place the tomatoes, 1 onion, jalapeños, and 4 cloves of garlic onto a baking sheet.
  9. Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes, until toasted but not burnt.
  10. Place the roasted vegetables, and soaked chilie pods into a blender or food processor, along with salt and pepper. Puree until smooth.
  11. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  12. Cut the marinated flank steak into cubes or strips.
  13. Cook, stirring constantly, until the meat is cooked through and most of the liquid has evaporated.
  14. Warm the tortillas in a skillet for about a minute on each side to make them pliable. Tortillas may also be warmed in a microwave oven.
  15. Arrange two or three tortillas on a plate Top with a sprinkle of the onion relish and a large spoonful of the pureed salsa.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 369.28 Kcal (1546 kJ)
Calories from fat 200.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.31g 34%
Cholesterol 92.51mg 31%
Sodium 1129.85mg 47%
Potassium 669.1mg 14%
Total Carbs 9.55g 3%
Sugars 2.89g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2.23g 9%
Protein 31.48g 63%
Vitamin C 16.8mg 28%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 142.81 Kcal (598 kJ)
Calories from fat 77.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.63g 34%
Cholesterol 35.78mg 31%
Sodium 436.93mg 47%
Potassium 258.75mg 14%
Total Carbs 3.69g 3%
Sugars 1.12g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.86g 9%
Protein 12.17g 63%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 28%
Iron 1.4mg 20%
Calcium 27.1mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.8
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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