Grilled Skirt Steak | Dry Rub Carne Asada Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Flour tortillas are often less expensive.

avocado

🥗Healthier: guacamole

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Sour cream offers creaminess at a lower price.

Combine salt, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, red pepper flakes, Mexican oregano, ancho chili pepper, and cumin in a container to create the rub.

Cut the skirt steak into three-inch wide pieces with the grain.

Generously sprinkle the rub on one side of the steak, then flip and rub the other side.

Refrigerate the seasoned steak for about an hour.

Prepare a charcoal grill for direct high-heat cooking, or heat a gas grill to medium-high.

Once the grill is hot, place the skirt steak on the grill over high heat and cook for a couple of minutes per side for medium-rare.

Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for at least five minutes.

Grill the flour tortillas directly on the grate until they bubble and have good grill marks.

Slice the skirt steak against the grain into thin strips.

Assemble the tacos with generous amounts of steak, salsa verde, pickled red onions, and fresh cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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