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Tacos de Carne Asada

Carne asada is tender, juicy, and tasty. The marinade elevates the skirt steak to another level. The acidity makes it tender and mouthwatering. This grilled steak is amazing and the perfect recipe for Taco Tuesday.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
12 hrs
Total Time 12 hrs 27 mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

Carne Asada

  • 3 Garlic gloves minced
  • 2 Tbsp Mexican Oregano
  • 1 Juice of Lime
  • 1/2 Juice of Orange
  • 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1.3 lbs. Skirt steak
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp Fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Pickled jalapenos
  • 8 Warm tortillas

Pico de Gallo

  • 3 Organic tomatoes diced
  • 1 White medium onion diced
  • 2 Scallions sliced entirely
  • 2 Tbsp Cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp Mexican oregano
  • pinch Salt
  • pinch Black pepper
  • 2 Juice of Lime
  • 1 jalapeno minced
  • 1 Garlic glove minced

Instructions
 

Carne Asada

  • In a large bowl, add the minced garlic, Mexican oregano, salt, pepper, olive oil, juice of 1 lime, juice of half an orange, and pickled jalapenos. Stir well.
  • Trim off the excess fat of the skirt steak. Add the steak into the marinade. Make sure all sides of the steak are coated with the marinade. Cover the bowl in plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerate for at least 12 hours. (Note: If crunched on time, leave at room temperature for 1 hour).
  • Preheat the grill or broiler to high.
  • Sprinkle an additional pinch of salt and pepper to both sides of the steak. Place the steak on the grill or under the broiler for 5-6 minutes per side for the perfect medium-rare.
  • Remove from heat and allow to rest for 10 minutes before thinly slicing the skirt steak. For the best cut, we recommend cutting against the grain of the steak.
  • Warm up the tortillas for 30 seconds per side. Wrap in aluminum foil or place in a tortilla warmer to keep the tortillas warm. Place the steak in the center of the tortillas and top it off with your favorite toppings.

Pico de gallo

  • In a mixing bowl, add in the onions, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, jalapenos, salt, pepper, oregano, scallions, garlic, and oregano. Fold everything together gently.
  • Cover in plastic wrap. Allow the ingredients to mingle at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.
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