READY IN 6+ hrs

Carne Asada Tacos or Al Pastor Tacos

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"I have had great success preparing tacos this way. I bought this recipe from a taqueria owner (taco restaurant) in Mexico City. I am translating the directions. It can be used for beef pork or just about any other type of meat. The spice mix on this recipe gives meat a really excellent flavor." — Vic Voss

Directions

Place 1/2 chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic, parsley, oregano, paprika, anise seed, black pepper, cumin, sage, thyme, bay leaves, cloves, soy sauce, vinegar, orange juice, and lime juice in a blender; pulse until a very well-blended paste is achieved, scraping down sides as needed, 3 to 5 minutes. Spread paste on both sides of the flank steak. Wrap steak in plastic and refrigerate at least 6 hours to overnight.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove excess marinade from flank steak.
Grill steak until it begins to firm and is hot and slightly pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Chop steak into small pieces and transfer to a platter; cover and keep warm until ready to serve.
Place 1 chopped onion, tomatoes, chipotle peppers, and 3 cloves garlic in a blend; pulse until desired consistency. Add water if the salsa becomes too thick. Transfer salsa to a bowl.
Heat tortillas in a microwave safe plate until warm, about 1 minute.
Serve beef over stacks of two corn tortillas with salsa and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 chopped onion, radishes, and cilantro.

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PREP 25 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 6 hrs 40 mins

Footnotes

Cook's Notes:
You may also use pork loin or pork chops. This recipe works really well with almost any variety or cut of meat. Thinly cut steaks work best with the tacos.
If you want to blend the flavors even more, you can simmer the paste in a saucepan stirring constantly and allow to cool. Filter marinade through a fine strainer and rub on both sides of steak.
You can tinker with this recipe to make the marinade as strong or as weak as you wish. You can double up or cut the marinade ingredients in half or increase the amount of any particular herb or spice. I find that the flavor of the meat in this recipe is almost addicting and I always end up grilling about ten pounds of beef so I make extra marinade. The longer you marinade the meat, the better.

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Aug 02, 2012

Made this using pork chops, turned out excellent. we are excited to try the marinade with steak. No changes to the marinade.

—Smile CO

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Aug 16, 2012

Not sure what went wrong! Followed the recipe but not successful.

—mummy5

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2 Ratings

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Nutrition

Calories
400 kcal
20%

Carbohydrates
53.9 g
17%

Cholesterol
36 mg
12%

Fat
8.8 g
14%

Fiber
8.8 g
35%

Protein
26.7 g
53%

Sodium
1337 mg
53%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Carne Asada Tacos or Al Pastor Tacos

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 400
Calories from Fat: 79

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.8g 14 %
** Saturated Fat 2.8g 14 %
** Cholesterol 36mg 12 %
Sodium 1337mg 53 %
** Potassium 732mg 21 %
Total Carbohydrates 53.9g 17 %
Dietary Fiber 8.8g 35 %
Protein 26.7g 53 %
** Sugars 4.5g
** Vitamin A 19 %
** Vitamin C 25 %
** Calcium 17 %
** Iron 40 %
** Thiamin 24 %
** Niacin 85 %
** Vitamin B6 49 %
** Magnesium 40 %
** Folate 20 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.