Quick Mexican Carne Asada Tacos Recipe
Carne Asada is typically a grilled meat that is highly flavorful. While a grill is the authentic way to prepare this dish, a tasty version of Carne Asada can be made on the stovetop or under the broiler. Once this rich item is made, you can use it in tacos, fajitas, quesadillas (you'll find a great recipe for these below) or as a main dish with black beans, warm flour tortillas, and rice on the side.
Making the pepper/onion mixture is optional, but is the perfect thing if what you're looking for is a good and quick fajita recipe. They're also good if you're making carne asada tacos, but can also be left out if peppers isn't your thing-- it's a flexible recipe!
Recipe serves 3-4
Ingredients:
1 lb. flank steak
2 tsp. cumin
2 tsp. Mexican oregano
1 tsp. crushed red pepper (or to taste)
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 C. fresh lime juice
4 red, green or yellow sweet peppers
1 white onion
1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
6-8 small flour tortillas, warmed
Garnish Ideas:
Salsa Fresca (recipe below)
Lime wedges
Chopped Green Onion
Chopped Cilantro
Sour Cream
Mexican Queso Fresco or Jack Cheese
Instructions: 1. To make quick Mexican recipes from time consuming classics, this recipe uses a rub instead of marinade. To make the rub for this carne asada, combine the cumin, oregano, garlic, red pepper, lime juice and 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl. Slice the steak across the grain of the meat to keep it tender. Slices should be 1/2 inch wide. Rub the spice/lime mixture on the slices and let sit for 10 minutes.
2. Slice the peppers and onions into thin 1/4 inch strips.
3. Preheat a large pan with oil and sauté the meat. Season the meat with salt and pepper and cook until no pink remains. Add the peppers and onions and sauté until they are softened and the onions are translucent.
4. Serve this quick Mexican recipe with the salsa fresca recipe below (or whatever garnishes you like) and lots of fresh warm flour tortillas.
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