Name: Street-Style Carne Asada Tacos
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: For marinade:; 1/2 bunch cilantro, finely chopped; 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp. lime juice; 1/4 cup agave; 2 tsp. paprika of choice:; 3/4 cup olive oil; For tacos:; 1 lb. skirt steak; Street taco sized tortillas; Toppings: pico de gallo, cotija cheese, cilantro, reserved sauce

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Street-Style Carne Asada Tacos

Recipe by Miranda Barnett, Savory Spice Test Kitchen

Grilling & BBQ

Global Cuisines

Street taco-style carne asada tacos get a lift of bold, citrusy flavor with a quick sauce. Marinate your steak and load up the table with as many toppings as you can think of for a fun and flavorful taco night experience!

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Serves 4 to 6 servings

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cooking Time 15 minutes

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Ingredients

For marinade: 1/2 bunch cilantro, finely chopped 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp. lime juice 1/4 cup agave

1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic

3 Chipotle Chiles in Adobo Sauce, finely chopped

2 tsp. Ground Cumin Seeds

2 tsp. paprika of choice:

Smoked Spanish Sweet Paprika

Smoked Spanish Hot Paprika

2 tsp. Mexican Oregano

2 tsp. Mayan Sea Salt

3/4 cup olive oil For tacos: 1 lb. skirt steak Street taco sized tortillas Toppings: pico de gallo, cotija cheese, cilantro, reserved sauce

Directions

Step 1 In a large bowl, combine all marinade ingredients except olive oil. Slowly stream in olive oil while whisking until marinade is emulsified. Reserve about 1/2 cup marinade.

Step 2 Marinate steak in large bowl for 20 to 30 min. Pat dry and grill to desired doneness, from 125 degrees for rare to 160 degrees for well done.

Step 3 Slice steak into strips, assemble tacos with desired toppings, and serve with reserved sauce.