Carne Asada Tacos With Carrot-Pepper Slaw Recipe

Name: Carne Asada Tacos With Carrot-Pepper Slaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt; 1 clove garlic, finely grated; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus leaves for topping; 1 large white onion, cut into rings; 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing; Kosher salt; 1 pound sirloin steak; 4 medium carrots, shredded; 1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded and grated; 1 to 2 teaspoons minced jalapeno pepper (seeded for less heat); 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving; 12 corn tortillas

Servings: persons

1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 clove garlic, finely grated
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus leaves for topping
1 large white onion, cut into rings
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
Kosher salt
1 pound sirloin steak
4 medium carrots, shredded
1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded and grated
1 to 2 teaspoons minced jalapeno pepper (seeded for less heat)
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
12 corn tortillas

1
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium high.
2
Mix the yogurt, garlic and cilantro in a small bowl; set aside.
3
Toss the onion rings with the olive oil and a pinch of salt.
4
Sprinkle the steak with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
5
Lightly brush the grill with olive oil and grill the onion and steak, turning once, until the onion is charred and the steak is cooked to medium rare, about 5 minutes per side.
6
Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
7
Make the slaw: Put the carrots and bell pepper in a medium bowl and toss with the jalapeno, lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
8
Wrap the tortillas in a damp paper towel, then in plastic wrap; microwave until warm, 1 minute.
9
Thinly slice the steak against the grain.
10
Divide the steak and onion among the tortillas; top with the slaw, yogurt sauce and more cilantro.
11
Serve with lime wedges.
12
Per serving: Calories 452; Fat 11 g (Saturated 2 g); Cholesterol 46 mg; Sodium 568 mg; Carbohydrate 56 g; Fiber 6 g; Protein 30 g
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Photograph by Christopher Testani

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt, 1 clove garlic, finely grated, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus leaves for topping, 1 large white onion, cut into rings, and more.

Yes, Carne Asada Tacos With Carrot-Pepper Slaw falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Carne Asada Tacos With Carrot-Pepper Slaw

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