Carne Asada Tacos
2017-06-19- Course: Main Dish
- Skill Level: Easy
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- Yield : 6 to 12 servings (make 12 tacos)
- Prep Time : 30m
- Cook Time : 5m
- Ready In : 35m
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
Calories
404 calorieFat
12 gramsSaturated Fat
4 gramsCholesterol
123 milligramsSodium
192 milligramsCarbohydrate
26 gramsFiber
4.5 gramsProtein
46 gramsSugar
2 grams
Ingredients
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup medium red onion 1/4 inch diced
- 2 tablespoons basil leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup orange juice (fresh squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh squeezed)
- 2 nopales (cactus) leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 5 green onions, diced
- 1 16oz jar HERDEZ(R) Salsa Casera
- 1 16oz jar HERDEZ(R) Salsa Verde
- 1/2 bunch of cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1/2 lb carne asada, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 5 corn tortillas
- Guacamole:
- 1 avocado, mashed
- 1/2 tomato small diced
- 1/2 jar HERDEZ(R) Salsa Verde
- Juice from 1/2 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Method
Step 1
1. Add uncooked carne asada to large bowl
Step 2
2. Add garlic, salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice, orange juice, basil leaves, honey, olive oil, 1/2 cup red onion to meat
Step 3
3. Mix together completely and marinate 5 minutes
Step 4
4. Add marinated meat to grill on medium to high heat
Step 5
5. Brush the marinade over meat and cook until well done
Step 6
6. Grill cactus on both sides medium heat, 5 minutes on each side
Step 7
7. Remove meat and cactus from grill and sliced in very thin pieces
Step 8
8. Warm tortillas on grill
Step 9
9. Place warmed tortilla on plate
Step 10
10. Add carne asada to center of tortilla
Step 11
11. Add to the center, remaining red onion, cactus, cilantro, remaining 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and salsa
Step 12
12. Serve
Step 13
Guacamole:
Step 14
Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mix well and serve.