Taqueria Style Tacos - Carne Asada
This traditional jamaican recipe will have you jumping for joy.
Recipe Summary Taqueria Style Tacos - Carne Asada
This is a great recipe for authentic Mexican taqueria style carne asada tacos (beef tacos). These are served on the soft corn tortillas, unlike the American version of tacos.
Ingredients | Beef Liver Recipes Jamaican Style3 pounds flank steak⅓ cup white vinegar½ cup soy sauce4 cloves garlic, minced2 limes, juiced½ cup olive oil1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper1 teaspoon ground white pepper1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon dried oregano1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon paprika1 white onion, chopped½ cup chopped fresh cilantro1 lime, juiced2 large tomatoes, chopped2 jalapeno peppers, chopped1 white onion, quartered4 cloves garlic, peeled4 dried New Mexico chile pods1 pinch salt and pepper to taste1 (32 ounce) package corn tortillas2 cups grated cotija cheese (Optional)2 limes, cut into wedgesDirectionsLay the flank steak in a large glass baking dish. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, 4 cloves of garlic, juice of two limes, and olive oil. Season with salt, black pepper, white pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, cumin and paprika. Whisk until well blended, then pour over the steak in the dish. Turn over once to coat both sides. Cover with plastic wrap, and marinate for 1 to 8 hours.In a small bowl, stir together 1 chopped white onion, cilantro, and the juice of 1 lime. Set aside to use as a relish for the tacos.Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Toast chile pods in the skillet for a few minutes, then remove to a bowl of water to soak for about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).Place the tomatoes, 1 onion, jalapenos, and 4 cloves of garlic onto a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes, until toasted but not burnt. Place the roasted vegetables, and soaked chile pods into a blender or food processor, along with salt and pepper. Puree until smooth.Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cut the marinated flank steak into cubes or strips. Cook, stirring constantly, until the meat is cooked through and most of the liquid has evaporated.Warm the tortillas in a skillet for about a minute on each side to make them pliable. Tortillas may also be warmed in a microwave oven. Arrange two or three tortillas on a plate, and lay a generous amount of beef over them. Top with a sprinkle of the onion relish and a large spoonful of the pureed salsa. Add as much cheese as you like. Garnish with lime wedges, and serve.Info | Beef Liver Recipes Jamaican Styleprep:
25 mins
cook:
10 mins
additional:
1 hr
total:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 servings
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