Carne Asada Tacos 🌮
Ingredients
- Peanut oil40 ml
- Red wine vinegar20 ml
- Garlic · crushed2 cloves
- Cilantro · finely chopped1 bunch
- Saltto taste
- Black pepper · cracked
- Lime
- Beef1 kg
- Corn tortilla · finely diced
- Chili pepper2
- Onion · quartered½
- Tomatillo3
- Vegetable oil20 ml
Instructions
- Mix the oil, vinegar, garlic and chopped coriander in a bowl, season with salt and pepper, then stir in the lime juice.
- Put the mixture in a shallow dish with the beef, toss to coat, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
- Char the jalapeños and white onion on a hot grill for 3–4 minutes, turning, until dark and softened.
- Blend the charred vegetables with the tomatillos, coriander, neutral oil and lime juice until finely chopped and combined. Season with salt.
- Warm the tortillas on a hot flat plate for 1 minute per side, then wrap them in a clean tea towel for 45 minutes to steam slightly.
- Grill the steak on a very hot grill for 3–4 minutes per side, turning several times, until the internal temperature reaches 50°C.
- Rest the meat for at least 8–10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve the tortillas topped with sliced beef, salsa, diced white onion, coriander leaves and a squeeze of lime.
Summarized from Andy Cooks's video. Watch it for the details.
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