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Carnitas-Style Grilled Beef Tacos
Ingredients:
4 Omaha Steaks Flat Iron Steaks
18 small corn tortillas (6 to 7-inch diameter)
Toppings Ingredients:
Minced white onion, chopped fresh cilantro, lime wedges
Marinade Ingredients:
1 cup prepared tomatillo salsa
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Avocado Salsa Ingredients:
1-½ cups prepared tomatillo salsa
1 large avocado, diced
2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup minced white onion
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon salt
Procedures:
- Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl. Place beef steaks and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steaks to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours.
- 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.
- Meanwhile combine avocado salsa ingredients in medium bowl. Set aside.
- Place tortillas on grid. Grill until warm and slightly charred. Remove; keep warm.
- Carve steaks into slices. Serve in tortillas with avocado salsa. Top with onion, cilantro and lime wedges, as desired.
Total Preparation and Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Serves: 6
Recipe and Photo courtesy of The Beef Checkoff
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