I’ve seen lots of yummy looking recipes for Carne Asada Tacos online lately. So I decided it was time I try them and I decided to make the recipe in the L.A. Times that is used at Dodger Stadium. It called for skirt steak, but I was unable to find skirt steak so I substituted flank steak.
I had never cooked flank steak before and was amazed at just how tender and delicious it was, cooked to medium and sliced thinly. I served the meat on whole wheat flour tacos with fresh cilantro and homemade salsa. Although I still prefer my shredded pork tacos, this was a delicious change of pace.
Ingredients
- 4 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3/4 cup chopped onions
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup tomato purée
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 2 1/2 pounds skirt steak
Directions
- In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the chipotle, garlic, onions, cumin, green onions, cilantro, parsley, tomato purée, lime juice, salt, pepper and oil. (I used my immersion blender to puree it.)
- Rub the marinade all over the skirt steak, then place the steak in a large, resealable plastic bag with the marinade and refrigerate overnight.
- Remove the bag from the refrigerator one hour before grilling to allow the steak to come to room temperature. .
- Heat a grill over medium-high heat. Grill the steak about 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium rare. Set the steak aside until cool enough to handle, then cut it into a half-inch dice or slice it against the grain into 1-inch slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
From Joseph Martin, executive chef, Levy Restaurants at Dodger Stadium. At the stadium, the carne asada is served with corn tortillas, pico de gallo, tomatillo sauce, chopped onions, chopped cilantro, grilled whole serrano chiles and slices of lime.
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I'm so EXCITED to see a (tested by an expert) recipe for Carne Asada… I've been looking for one, and this one looks great! I'm looking forward to trying it… So flank steak isn't tough then?
Barbara, skirt steak is the same think as flank steak. At least that's what Alton Brown says
It's also the traditional meat used in Fajita's. I love love love flank steak. It's the best meat to marinate. It soaks up just about any flavor. I have several great marinate recipes for flank steak. I'll have to give this one a try.
I was really impressed with how flavorful and tender this meat was cut across the grain. I had always thought it was tough.
Mindika, I'd be great if you post some more of your flank steak recipes.
What great photos, this looks delicious.
Love the first picture! The marinade sounds delicious!
Well done! This looks and sounds good!
WHen you get a chance, definately try the skirt steak. It is the best in the summer on the grill. Your steak looks fantastic
OMG!! This looks absolutely delicious. I am printing this out asap as its one I want to try soon. They look wonderful!
Barbara,
Your Carne Asada Tacos look and sound incredibly flavorful and beyond delectably delicious. Can you tell I am hungry?
Wow Barbara your tacos look perfect. What time is dinner. We don't live to far.
Oh my, that looks so delicious, I love a hint of spice in the summer
Wow, that looks so good but still simple and noce marinated, quick to make!
Oh man, this is our type of dish! Thank you for putting the nutritional info, that helps so much for a chronic dieter such as myself!
These sound so spicy and delicious! I have never made Carne Asada at home. I'm definitely going to try these!
I'm all about carne asada. So delicious!!
Ive never tried these kind of tacos before, but they sound fantastic! Great recipe!
This is one of my favorite dishes to order out at a Mexican restaurant… can't wait to try yours!
These look amazing,Barbara…I have a can of chipotle chilis just waiting to be used; now I just need the steak!
Your pictures are really good too!
I love carne asada tacos. This looks and sounds good! I want to try this soon!
I LOVE carne asada! I know what I want for dinner!!!
i so love tacos.. and this is really good
Sounds yummy! I've tried a few carne asada recipes but have yet to find one that mirrors this Mexican deli I used to get mine from in Vegas. I will try this one and see how it compares
I am always looking for a good carne asada recipe. When I lived in AZ there was a store near our house that sold the BEST carne asada preparado! We would grill it and be in heaven!
This looks wonderful! I'm taking the skirt steak out of the freezer so I can marinade it overnight. Tacos tomorrow!