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Tacos Carne Asada

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence

Prep Time:
45 min
Inactive Prep Time:
1 hr 5 min
Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Serves:
4 servings (2 tacos per person)

Ingredients

2 pounds flank or skirt steak, trimmed of excess fat
1 recipe Mojo, recipe follows
Olive oil, for coating the grill
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 (7-inch) corn tortillas
Shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce, for serving
Chopped white onion, for serving
Shredded Jack cheese, for serving
1/2 cup Pico de Gallo, recipe follows
2 limes, cut in wedges for serving

Directions

Lay the flank steak in a large baking dish and
pour the mojo over it. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 8 hours, so the
flavors can sink into the meat. Don't marinate the steak for more than 8 hours though, or the fibers break
down too much and the meat gets mushy.

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Tacos Carne Asada

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Preheat an outdoor grill or a ridged grill pan over medium-high flame (you can also use a broiler). Brush the
grates with a little oil to prevent the meat from sticking. Pull the steak out of the mojo marinade and season
the steak on both sides with salt and pepper. Grill (or broil) the steak for 7 to 10 minutes per side, turning
once, until medium-rare. Remove the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices
to settle. Thinly slice the steak across the grain on a diagonal.

Warm the tortillas for 30 seconds on each side in a dry skillet or on the grill, until toasty and pliable.

To make the tacos, stack up 2 of the warm tortillas, lay about 4 ounces of beef down the center, and sprinkle
with some lettuce, onion, and cheese. Top each taco with a spoonful of the Pico de Gallo salsa and garnish
with lime wedges. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

Ingredients

Mojo:
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno, minced
1 large handful fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 limes, juiced
1 orange, juiced
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil

Directions

In a mortar and pestle or bowl, mash together the garlic,
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jalapeno, cilantro, salt, and pepper to make a paste. Put the paste in a glass jar or plastic container. Add
the lime juice, orange juice, vinegar, and oil. Shake it up really well to combine. Use as a marinade for
chicken or beef or as a table condiment.

Yield: approximately 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

Pico De Gallo:
4 vine-ripe tomatoes, chopped
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
2 green onions, white and green parts, sliced
1 Serrano chile, minced
1 handful fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lime, juiced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients together. Toss
thoroughly. Let it sit for 15 minutes hour to allow the flavors to marry.

Yield: 2 cups
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