Carne Asada Tacos - Mexican Food - Easy Recipes

flank steak

🥗Healthier: sirloin steak

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

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

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole grain tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

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

In a bowl, add 1/4 cup of soy sauce, the juice of one orange, the juice of one lime, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce. Mix everything together.

Slice up some onion and chop some cilantro.

Cut 4 pounds of skirt steak or flat meat into pieces about 4 to 5 inches long, cutting along the grain.

Place the beef in a gallon ziplock bag along with the marinade, onion, and cilantro. Let it marinate overnight for 24 hours.

Prepare a charcoal grill with mesquite wood lumps for a strong smoke flavor.

Cook the marinated beef over direct heat on the grill, searing it for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until it reaches medium doneness.

Remove the cooked beef from the grill and let it rest.

While the beef rests, place the leftover onion and juices in foil and cook them on the side of the grill.

Slice the rested beef against the grain at a slight angle.

Warm the corn tortillas on the grill until pliable, preferably using firm corn tortillas to prevent breaking.

Assemble the tacos by layering meat, homemade salsa, diced onion, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

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