Carne Asada Street Tacos with Homemade Salsa Verde

flank steak

🥗Healthier: sirloin steak

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Sirloin is leaner, while chicken thighs are more budget-friendly.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat offers more fiber, while flour tortillas are often cheaper.

Slice the white onion thinly.

Remove the stems from the cilantro and leave the leafy part for the marinade.

Add the sliced onions and cilantro to the chopped steak.

Sprinkle dried oregano, dried cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper over the steak.

Add white distilled vinegar and squeeze lime juice over the mixture.

Mix the steak and marinade thoroughly, ensuring full coverage, and let it set for an hour.

Prepare the salsa by adding tomatillos, jalapenos, chopped white onion, and garlic to a pan with a little oil.

Sauté the salsa ingredients until they have a few brown edges, then add water and let simmer until soft.

Transfer the salsa mixture to a blender, including any remaining juice from the pan.

Pulse the blender carefully to avoid steam buildup, then add cilantro, salt, and lime juice before blending until pureed.

Taste the salsa and adjust seasoning as needed.

Heat oil on a griddle and add the marinated steak, cooking until browned and fully cooked.

Warm the tortillas on the grill until crisp.

Assemble the tacos with double tortillas, meat, white onion, cilantro, lime juice, and top with salsa.

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