Carne Asada Tacos Or Al Pastor Tacos Recipe

Name: Carne Asada Tacos Or Al Pastor Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon anise seed; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried sage; 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme; 2 bay leaves; 5 whole cloves; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1 cup cider vinegar; 1 orange, juiced; 1 lime, juiced; 2 pounds flank steak; 1 onion, chopped; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or to taste; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon water, or as needed; 24 (5 inch) corn tortillas; 1/2 onion, chopped; 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped; 1 bunch radishes, halved

Servings: persons

1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon anise seed
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
2 bay leaves
5 whole cloves
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 cup cider vinegar
1 orange, juiced
1 lime, juiced
2 pounds flank steak
1 onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/4 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or to taste
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon water, or as needed
24 (5 inch) corn tortillas
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 bunch radishes, halved

1
Place 1/2 chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic, parsley, oregano, paprika, anise seed, black pepper, cumin, sage, thyme, bay leaves, cloves, soy sauce, vinegar, orange juice, and lime juice in a blender; pulse until a very well-blended paste is achieved, scraping down sides as needed, 3 to 5 minutes. Spread paste on both sides of the flank steak. Wrap steak in plastic and refrigerate at least 6 hours to overnight.
2
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove excess marinade from flank steak.
3
Grill steak until it begins to firm and is hot and slightly pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Chop steak into small pieces and transfer to a platter; cover and keep warm until ready to serve.
4
Place 1 chopped onion, tomatoes, chipotle peppers, and 3 cloves garlic in a blend; pulse until desired consistency. Add water if the salsa becomes too thick. Transfer salsa to a bowl.
5
Heat tortillas in a microwave safe plate until warm, about 1 minute.
6
Serve beef over stacks of two corn tortillas with salsa and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 chopped onion, radishes, and cilantro.

1227

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Carne Asada Tacos Or Al Pastor 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Carne Asada Tacos Or Al Pastor Tacos

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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