Carne Asada Tacos
By Traeger Kitchen
Showcase marinated flank-steak at its best when you combine wood-fired grilling with a beautiful piece of well-seasoned meat. It’s damn near miraculous.
Prep Time
15 Min
Cook Time
15 Min
Pellets
Hickory
Yields: 4 Servings
Ingredients
main
- 2 Pound
- flank steak
- 1/2 Cup
- cilantro, chopped
- 2 Tablespoon
- white vinegar
- 4 Clove
- garlic, minced
- 1/4 Cup
- lime juice
- 1/4 Cup
- vegetable oil
- 1 Tablespoon
- kosher salt
- 1 Tablespoon
- black pepper
- 1 Teaspoon
- sugar
- 1/2 Cup
- crema Mexicana or sour cream
- 1/2 Teaspoon
- lime zest
- 2 Teaspoon
- fresh squeezed lime juice
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Step 1
Plan ahead! This recipe requires overnight prep time.
In a medium bowl, combine cilantro, vinegar, garlic, lime juice, oil, salt, pepper and sugar; whisk until salt and sugar are dissolved. Add flank steak and turn to coat well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours, turning meat occasionally.
Ingredients
2 Pound flank steak
1/2 Cup cilantro, chopped
2 Tablespoon white vinegar
4 Clove garlic, minced
1/4 Cup lime juice
1/4 Cup vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon kosher salt
1 Tablespoon black pepper
1 Teaspoon sugar
Step 2
When ready to cook, set the temperature to High and preheat for 10-15 minutes. Remove steak from marinade, discarding marinade. Place meat directly on the grill grate. Grill, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes.
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500 ˚F / 260 ˚C
Step 3
Transfer steak to a cutting board and cover loosely with foil; (leave grill on high to warm tortillas later) let stand for 10 minutes. Cut steak against the grain into thin strips; cut strips into 2 inch pieces.
Step 4
Transfer steak pieces to a bowl and toss with any juices left on the cutting board.
Step 5
To prepare Crema, combine finely grated lime zest, lime juice, and sour cream
Ingredients
1/2 Cup crema Mexicana or sour cream
1/2 Teaspoon lime zest
2 Teaspoon fresh squeezed lime juice
Step 6
To assemble: Warm the tortillas on the grill. Add a layer of the salsa of your choice, sliced Carne Asada, and Crema.
Step 7
Sprinkle with freshly cut cilantro. Enjoy!
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