Carne Asada Tacos

Name: Carne Asada Tacos
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 whole Avocado; 10.5 oz Beef Broth; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 1.5 lb Boneless Beef Short Ribs; 4 tbsp Canola Oil; 12 whole Corn Tortilla; 2 whole Diced Tomatoes; 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro; 2 whole Jalapeño Pepper; 1 whole Lemon; 1 whole Lime; 1 dash Red Pepper Flakes; 0.5 tsp Salt; 28 oz Tomatillo Salsa; 0.5 whole Yellow Onion

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Mexican High-Protein 💪Carnivore 🥩Comfort-Food

Carne Asada Tacos feature quick-marinated, thin-sliced beef seared over high heat for a deep, savory char. They’re paired with a bright, tangy tomatillo–jalapeño sauce and finished with fresh onion, tomato, avocado, and cilantro in soft corn tortillas. Ideal for a satisfying weeknight dinner or casual gathering where bold flavors and fresh textures shine.

Prep30 mins
Cook45 mins
Serves6
DifficultyMedium

1

Put the sliced meat in a shallow bowl and season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Squeeze the lime juice over the meat and turn it until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2

In a blender or food processor, add the tomatillo and jalapeno. Puree for 15 to 20 seconds, or until thick. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully pour in the tomatillo mixture. Cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Stir in the beef broth. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the mixture coats a spoon. Transfer the mixture to a serving dish.
3

Heat tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add 1/3 of the beef and saute for 1 minute. Transfer to a serving dish. Repeat with the remaining beef. Meanwhile, warm the tortillas in the oven or microwave according to the package instructions.
4

To serve, stack two tortillas. Add the desired amount of meat and spoon some tomatillo mixture over the top. Add onions, tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro. Garnish with a lemon wedge to squeeze over the taco before eating.