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Carne Asada Tacos

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

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2 Poundflank steak
1/2 Cupcilantro, chopped
2 Tablespoonwhite vinegar
4 Clovegarlic, minced
1/4 Cuplime juice
1/4 Cupvegetable oil
1 Tablespoonkosher salt
1 Tablespoonblack pepper
1 Teaspoonsugar
1/2 Cupcrema Mexicana or sour cream
1/2 Teaspoonlime zest
2 Teaspoonfresh squeezed lime juice
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Step

  • 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.

    00:20

    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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