Carne Asada Tacos Recipe
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Carne Asada Tacos

By: DIALIEN 
"Easy and flavorful. You will love these tacos! You can use top sirloin, New York, filet mignon or similar cuts of beef."

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless beef top sirloin, cut into thin bite-size slices
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • crushed red pepper to taste
  • 1 lime
  • 1 (28 ounce) can tomatillos
  • 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded
  • 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
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  • 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
  • 1/2 large onion, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lemon

Directions

  1. Place sliced meat into a shallow bowl, and season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Squeeze the lime juice over the meat, and turn until evenly coated. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. In a blender or food processor, combine tomatillo and jalapeno. Puree for 15 to 20 seconds, or until thick. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Carefully pour in tomatillo mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Stir in beef broth. Reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until mixture coats a spoon. Transfer mixture to a serving dish.
  3. Heat tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat. Stir in 1/3 of the beef, and saute for 1 minute. Transfer to serving dish. Repeat with remaining beef. Meanwhile, heat tortillas in the oven or microwave, according to package instructions.
  4. To serve, place two tortillas on top of each other. Add desired amount of meat, spoon over some tomatillo mixture. Top with onions, tomatoes, avocado and cilantro. Garnish with a wedge of lemon, to be squeezed over taco before eating.

Footnotes

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 472 | Total Fat: 22.8g | Cholesterol: 69mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2003 by TOMATOSUZ   view full review
I used La Victoria Salsa Verde(16 0z Jar) and that takes all the work out of prepping the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2003 by Anita   view full review
My family comes from Mexico and my grandmother made a similar recipe which I always loved. I'm...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I grew quite a few tomatillo plants this year and when I saw how much I ended up with I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2011 by Ana   view full review
Being from northern México I have a suggestion for you to make this tacos much better. First...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2006 by GREGW9   view full review
Absolutely tasty! Prefer a bit more heat but as recipe states: salt, pepper and crushed red...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2009 by Jenna   view full review
I loved these! I was raised in Mexico and they reminded me of the tacos from the street...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2004 by STEPHIE71   view full review
The tomatilla sauce was a lot of work for the end result. Also, canned tomatillas were very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2003 by JK   view full review
Pretty good - Steam the corn tortillas vs oven/toaster (flour tortillas would probably work OK...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2011 by OkinawanPrincess   view full review
this is a very good recipe for carne asada tacos! I used flank steak, seasoned with salt,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2008 by SunnyByrd   view full review
Yum. I added extra salt and lime to the marinade and also used fresh tomatillos for the sauce...

 

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