CARNE ASADA TACOS

FOR CARNE ASADA TACOS:

Ingredients:

• 1 recipe carne asada

• 2 avocados

• 3 tbsp cotija cheese

• 1/3 cup onion, finely diced

• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

• 6 tortillas

• limes, for garnish

FOR CARNE ASADA:

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ lbs flank steak

• ⅓ cup olive oil

• 3 limes, juiced

• ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp cumin powder

• ½ tsp chili powder

• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

• Whisk all of the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl.

• Add the steak to a glass or non-reactive baking tray and pour the marinade on top. Ensure both side of the steak are well coated, cover the baking tray with plastic wrap and marinate for 1-4 hours. Alternatively, you could marinate in a plastic bag.

• Heat a grill on medium-high heat. Add the carne asada and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side. Remove the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for another 5 minutes.

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FOR CARNE ASADA TACOS:

Instructions:

• Grill the carne asada until it’s cooked to your preference. Slice it against the grain, then chop it into small pieces.

• Use a spoon to mash the avocado and spread a large spoonful or two onto each tortilla. Then, top the avocado with chopped carne asada, a sprinkle of cotija cheese, some diced onion and fresh.