Carne Asada Tacos or Al Pastor Tacos Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Authentic Mexican Recipes. (Carne Asada Tacos or Al Pastor Tacos Recipe). I have had great success preparing tacos this way. I bought this recipe from a taqueria owner (taco restaurant) in Mexico City. I am translating the directions. It can be used for beef, pork, or just about any other type of meat. The spice mix on this recipe gives meat a really excellent flavor.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 6hrs

Total: 6hrs40 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Carne Asada Tacos or Al Pastor Tacos Recipe

Ingredients

½ 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

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon dried sage

¼ teaspoon ground thyme

2 bay leaves

5 whole cloves

½ cup soy sauce

1 cup cider vinegar

1 orange

juiced

1 lime

juiced

2 pounds flank steak

1 onion

chopped

2 tomatoes

chopped

¼ (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

½ onion

chopped

½ bunch cilantro

chopped

1 bunch radishes

halved

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 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.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove excess marinade from flank steak.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 5

Heat tortillas in a microwave safe plate until warm about 1 minute.

Step 6

Serve beef over stacks of two corn tortillas with salsa and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 chopped onion radishes and cilantro.

Nutritional Information

Carne Asada Tacos or Al Pastor Tacos Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 399.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 26.7g 53%

Carbohydrates: 53.9g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 8.8g 35%

Sugars: 4.5g

Fat: 8.8g 14%

Saturated Fat: 2.8g 14%

Cholesterol: 36.4mg 12%

Vitamin A Iu: 930.6IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 11mg 85%

Vitamin B6: 0.8mg 49%

Vitamin C: 15.1mg 25%

Folate: 36.2mcg 9%

Calcium: 137.3mg 14%

Iron: 4mg 22%

Magnesium: 111.4mg 40%

Potassium: 732mg 21%

Sodium: 1336.6mg 54%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 24%

Calories From Fat: 79.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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