Carne Asada: A Smoked Taco Extravaganza

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

flank steak

🥗Healthier: sirloin

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Sirloin is leaner and more affordable than flank steak.

Trim surface fat from skirt steaks to allow seasoning to adhere.

Apply a good coat of carne asada rub to the skirt steaks and let sit for 30 minutes.

Prepare marinade by combining coarsely chopped onion, jalapeños, cilantro, Sunny Delight, and beer.

Place the rubbed skirt steaks in the marinade and refrigerate overnight (8 to 24 hours).

Cook marinated skirt steaks over hot charcoal for 2-3 minutes per side until desired doneness (about 135°F).

Slice skirt steak thin and chop it up.

Warm tortillas on a griddle.

Assemble tacos with chopped carne asada, pico de gallo, and guacamole. Optionally squeeze lime on top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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