Carne Asada Tacos

Recipe View Marinate the Beef: In a shallow dish, combine the sliced beef with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Squeeze the juice of one lime over the meat, ensuring it's evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. (30 minutes)

Recipe View Prepare the Tomatillo Salsa: While the beef marinates, blend the tomatillos and jalapeños in a blender or food processor until smooth. Heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully pour in the tomatillo mixture and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Stir in the beef broth. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the salsa has thickened and coats the back of a spoon. Transfer to a serving dish and keep warm. (35 minutes)

Recipe View Cook the Carne Asada: Heat another tablespoon of canola oil in the same large skillet over high heat. Add the beef in batches (about 1/3 at a time) to avoid overcrowding the pan. Sear for 1 minute per batch, until browned and cooked through. Transfer the cooked beef to a serving dish. Repeat with remaining beef, adding another tablespoon of oil for each batch. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Warm the Tortillas: While cooking the beef, warm the corn tortillas in the oven, microwave, or on a dry skillet until pliable and slightly charred. Keep warm until ready to assemble. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Assemble the Tacos: Layer two warm tortillas for each taco. Add a generous portion of the carne asada, spoon over the vibrant tomatillo salsa, and top with chopped onions, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, and fresh cilantro. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Serve: Garnish with a lemon wedge to squeeze over the tacos before enjoying. Serve immediately and savor the explosion of flavors!