Angelica'S Carne Asada Tacos Recipe

Name: Angelica'S Carne Asada Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb thinly sliced beef steak (carne asada); 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons lime juice, divided (fresh squeezed); 1/4 cup orange juice (fresh squeezed); 2 tablespoons basil leaves, roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon honey; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup medium red onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick and divided; 2 nopales, leaves (cactus); 5 corn tortillas; 1/2 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped; 5 green onions, diced; 1 (16 ounce) jar herdez salsa casera; 1 (16 ounce) jar herdez salsa verde; prepared guacamole (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 lb thinly sliced beef steak (carne asada)
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lime juice, divided (fresh squeezed)
1/4 cup orange juice (fresh squeezed)
2 tablespoons basil leaves, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup medium red onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick and divided
2 nopales, leaves (cactus)
5 corn tortillas
1/2 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
5 green onions, diced
1 (16 ounce) jar herdez salsa casera
1 (16 ounce) jar herdez salsa verde
prepared guacamole (optional)

1
Add uncooked carne asada to large bowl. Add garlic, salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice, orange juice, basil leaves, honey, olive oil, and 1/2 cup red onions to meat. Mix together completely and marinate 5 minutes.
2
Add marinated meat to grill on medium to high heat. Brush the marinade over meat and cook until well done.
3
Grill nopales leaves on both sides over medium heat, 5 minutes on each side.
4
Remove meat and nopales leaves from grill and slice in very thin pieces.
5
Warm tortillas on grill. Place warm tortilla on plates. Add carne asada to center of each tortilla.
6
Add to the center, remaining red onion, nopales, cilantro, green onions, remaining 1 tablespoons of lime juice, and salsa.
7
Serve with guacamole, if desired.

536

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb thinly sliced beef steak (carne asada), 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Angelica'S Carne Asada Tacos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Angelica'S Carne Asada Tacos

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