Carne Asada Tacos Recipe

This flavorful recipe is perfect for taco lovers. Tender beef slices are marinated in a zesty lime and spice mix, then sauted and served with a delicious tomatillo sauce. Fresh toppings like avocado, onion, and cilantro elevate the dish. Heres how to make these tasty tacos step by step.

Ingredients

• 1 pounds boneless beef top sirloin, cut into thin bite-size slices
• 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
• 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
• large onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 lemon

Directions

Step 1: Start by placing the sliced beef into a shallow bowl. Season it with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper to taste. Squeeze the juice of the lime over the meat, making sure its evenly coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 2: While the meat is marinating, prepare the tomatillo sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the tomatillos and jalapenos. Puree the mixture for about 15 to 20 seconds until smooth and thick.

Step 3: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully pour in the tomatillo mixture and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.

Step 4: Add the beef broth to the skillet and stir. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The sauce should become thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Once done, transfer it to a serving dish and set aside.

Step 5: In the same skillet, heat another tablespoon of oil over high heat. Add 1/3 of the marinated beef and saut it for about 1 minute, until browned. Transfer the cooked beef to the serving dish. Repeat with the remaining beef in two batches.

Step 6: While the beef is cooking, warm the tortillas in the oven or microwave according to the package instructions.

Step 7: To assemble the tacos, place two tortillas on top of each other. Add a portion of the cooked beef to the center, then spoon some of the tomatillo mixture over the meat. Top with chopped onion, tomatoes, avocado slices, and fresh cilantro. Finish by garnishing with a wedge of lemon for a burst of fresh citrus right before eating.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories per serving: 472
• Total Fat: 23g (29% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 4g (19% Daily Value)
• Cholesterol: 69mg (23% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 873mg (38% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 40g (15% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 13g (46% Daily Value)
• Protein: 30g (61% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 32mg (36% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 128mg (10% Daily Value)
• Iron: 5mg (29% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 1128mg (24% Daily Value)

Note: Nutritional values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may differ depending on your specific dietary needs.