Sizzling Carne Asada Street Tacos

Allergens

Dairy (cotija cheese), Gluten (wheat)

Ingredients

• 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 8 small corn tortillas 1 avocado, sliced 1 cup shredded lettuce 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese 1 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flank steak with lime juice, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, ground cumin, kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat the meat evenly in the marinade. Let it sit for 30 minutes or up to overnight for maximum flavor infusion.
2. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Grill the marinated flank steak for about 3 4 minutes per side, until it reaches your desired level of doneness. Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.
3. Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or in a pan for 10 seconds on each side. Assemble the tacos by placing a generous portion of sliced carne asada, avocado slices, shredded lettuce, and crumbled cotija cheese onto each tortilla.
4. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Chef’s Insight

Use a meat tenderizer to ensure even marinade penetration and tender bites of carne asada.

Notes

This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for larger gatherings.