Carnitas-Style Grilled Beef Tacos
- 6 ServingsServings
Ingredients
- 4 beef shoulder top blade steaks (flat iron) (about 8 ounces each)
- 18 small corn tortillas (6 to 7-inch diameter)
- Toppings: Minced white onion, chopped fresh cilantro, lime wedges
- Marinade: 1 cup prepared tomatillo salsa
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Avocado Salsa:1-1/2 cups prepared tomatillo salsa
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup minced white onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Preparation
Preparation
1 Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl. Place beef steaks and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steaks to coat.
2 Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours.
3 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.
4 Meanwhile combine avocado salsa ingredients in medium bowl. Set aside.
5 Place tortillas on grid. Grill until warm and slightly charred. Remove; keep warm.
6 Carve steaks into slices. Serve in tortillas with avocado salsa. Top with onion, cilantro and lime wedges, as desired.
Source: www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com
