Carne Asada Street Tacos ~ Ninja Foodi Recipe

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.

Prepare the spice blend by mixing 2 teaspoons of sea salt, 2 teaspoons of cumin, 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of chipotle powder in a bag.

Cut 1.5 pounds of skirt steak into smaller pieces (halves or thirds) against the grain to ensure tenderness.

Thinly slice the meat to about a quarter of an inch thick.

Add the sliced meat to the bag with the spice blend and mix to coat.

Squeeze in 1/2 cup of fresh orange juice and 1/4 cup of fresh lime juice into the bag.

Add 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic and 1 bunch of chopped cilantro (stems included) to the marinade.

Mix the marinade well and let it sit for 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 4 hours or overnight.

After marinating, add the meat and marinade to the Ninja Foodi along with 1 cup of beef stock and the dried ancho chili (if using).

Seal the Ninja Foodi lid, ensuring the black valve is set to seal, and set to high pressure for 10 minutes.

Allow the Ninja Foodi to come to pressure (approximately 5-8 minutes) and then perform a natural release for 10 minutes before opening.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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