Best Damn Skirt Steak Tacos Aka Carne Asada You Ever Make At Home

skirt steak

🥗Healthier: flank steak

💰Cheaper: chuck steak

Flank steak is leaner, while chuck steak is more affordable.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat is healthier, while flour tortillas are often less expensive.

queso fresco

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: shredded cheese blend

Feta provides a similar tangy flavor, while a blend is more economical.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt has less fat and adds creaminess.

Go to a local butcher shop and ask for a skirt steak.

Receive a skirt steak weighing almost 4 lbs and decide to cut it in half for a 2 lb portion.

Trim some excess fat from the skirt steak.

Prepare the marinade (exact ingredients not specified) and place the skirt steak in it, ensuring it is fully covered.

Marinate the steak in the bowl or transfer to a Ziploc bag for at least 1 hour and no longer than 4 hours.

Preheat the grill (Pit Boss Lexington) to 450-500°F.

Remove the skirt steak from the marinade and place it directly on the grill.

Cook the skirt steak for a few minutes on each side, flipping constantly to achieve a good char and to avoid overcooking.

Warm the corn tortillas on the grill, ensuring not to burn them.

Once the steak is cooked to rare or medium-rare, remove it from the grill and let it rest briefly before slicing.

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