Carne Asada Tacos

Carne Asada Tacos
Carne Asada Tacos might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 30% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Watching your figure? This gluten free and dairy free recipe has 467 calories, 32g of protein, and 22g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 6. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes. If you have avocado, beef broth, lemon, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the canolan oil you could follow this main course with the Cherry-Apricot Turnovers as a dessert. This recipe is typical of South American cuisine.

Instructions

1
Place sliced meat into a shallow bowl, and season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Squeeze the lime juice over the meat, and turn until evenly coated. Cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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2
In a blender or food processor, combine tomatillo and jalapeno. Puree for 15 to 20 seconds, or until thick.
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3
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Carefully pour in tomatillo mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Stir in beef broth. Reduce heat, and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until mixture coats a spoon.
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4
Transfer mixture to a serving dish.
5
Heat tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat. Stir in 1/3 of the beef, and saute for 1 minute.
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6
Transfer to serving dish. Repeat with remaining beef. Meanwhile, heat tortillas in the oven or microwave, according to package instructions.
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7
To serve, place two tortillas on top of each other.
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8
Add desired amount of meat, spoon over some tomatillo mixture. Top with onions, tomatoes, avocado and cilantro.
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9
Garnish with a wedge of lemon, to be squeezed over taco before eating.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h, 15 m.
Servings6
Health Score51
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