Carnitas Style Grilled Beef Tacos

Per serving

231.4kcal
5.2гProteins
Fats
38гCarbs

Carnitas means "little meats" which are a type of braised or roasted pork in Mexican cuisine. I didn't know that. Recipe winner in the National Beef Cook-off Erin Mylroie, UT.

Ingredients

6 serv.
  • 4 petite tender steaks or 4 flank steaks4
  • (6 -7 inch) corn tortillas18
  • Toppings
  • minced white onion
  • chopped fresh cilantro
  • lime wedge
  • Marinade
  • prepared tomatillo salsa (store-bought or recipes on food.com)1 cup
  • chopped fresh cilantro1⁄3 cup
  • fresh lime juice2 tablespoons
  • minced garlic2 teaspoons
  • salt1⁄2 teaspoon
  • pepper1⁄4 teaspoon
  • Avocado Salsa
  • prepared tomatillo salsa (store-bought or recipes on food.com)1 1⁄2 cups
  • large avocado, diced1
  • cup chopped fresh cilantro2⁄3
  • cup minced white onion1⁄2
  • tablespoon fresh lime juice1
  • teaspoon minced garlic1
  • teaspoon salt1⁄2

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl. Place beef steaks and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steaks to coat. Close bag securely, squeezing out air and marinate in refrigerator 2-6 hours.

  2. 2

    Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 10 to 14 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning once.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile combine avocado salsa ingredients in medium bowl. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Place tortillas on grid. Grill until warm and slightly charred. Remove; keep warm.

  5. 5

    Carve steaks into slices. Serve in tortillas with avocado salsa. Top with onion, cilantro and lime wedges, as desired.

Source: food.com
Original recipe

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