Sonoran Carne Asada Tacos Food

SONORAN CARNE ASADA TACOS

Steps:

• Start a charcoal or gas grill, and get it very hot. For gas, set to high heat. For charcoal, grill is ready when coals are red but entirely covered with gray ash, and you can hold your hand about 5 to 6 inches above the coals for only about 4 to 5 seconds before it becomes too hot.
• Clean and season the grill: Using a pair of tongs, rub a quarter of a white onion over the grill. Next, rub the beef fat over the grill to season it further. (Alternately, you can do this using tallow or vegetable oil.)
• Working in batches if needed to avoid crowding, place the meat over the hot grill. Season the meat generously with salt on top right before throwing it on the grill, salt-side up. (Alternatively, sprinkle the salt on top of the meat once it's on the grill.)
• Grill for 4 to 5 minutes, until the bottom has seared, deep grill marks have developed, and the meat juices have started rising and bubbling over the top. Flip to the second side and grill for another 3 to 4 minutes for medium. Remove the meat and place in a lidded dish or container. Cover the cooked meat while you grill the remainder. Allow the meat to rest for at least 5 minutes.
• One by one, take out the pieces of meat and cut into about ½-inch dice, placing them back in the same lidded dish and covering until all the meat has been chopped.
• Before the meat is brought to the table, make sure the refried beans are hot. Set them on the table along with the salsa and guacamole, in separate bowls.
• Reduce the heat of the grill to medium if using gas, or, if using charcoal, set the flour tortillas on a cooler part of the grill. Heat the flour tortillas about 1 minute or so per side, until puffed, lightly browned and completely heated through. Keep warm in a clean kitchen towel or tortilla warmer and bring to the table.
• To assemble the tacos, a common practice is to grab a warm flour tortilla, spread some refried beans on the middle, add a generous amount of meat, then add salsa and guacamole on top to taste - but everyone can choose how they want to build or eat their tacos. (If the taco doesn't easily close, your assembly was successful!)

SONORAN-STYLE CARNE ASADA TACOS

Steps:

• Mix chopped cilantro and diced onion together.
• Place tomatillos, chopped onion, serrano, jalapeño and avocado in blender. Pulse until smooth and creamy, can adjust consistency by adding water.
• On a barbecue, gas stove or under an oven broiler, char the Roma tomatoes, tomatillos, serranos, jalapeños and onion until softened and a dark charred exterior forms. Cooking times will vary.
• In a blender, add chipotle peppers, jalapeños, serrano chilies, orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, cilantro, cumin seed, coriander seed and brown sugar. Blend until smooth sauce has formed, roughly 1 minute. Season to taste with salt.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt and baking powder until fully incorporated. Switch to a wooden spoon and continuously stir mixture while slowly streaming in melted lard. Continue to mix and then slowly stream in hot tap water. Allow dough to come together and then turn out dough onto counter. Knead for 2 to 4 minutes, dough should be slightly wet and shiny. Wrap dough in plastic wrap or place in a plastic bag and let rest at room temperature for 2 hours.
• Char scallions on barbecue or cast iron until blistered and soft.
• Add cilantro and pulse again. Adjust seasoning with salt.
• Cut Roma tomatoes, tomatillos, serranos, jalapeños and onion into rough 1-inch chunks and toss into blender.
• In a ziplock bag or medium sized bowl, pour in half of the marinade and toss steak to coat. Seal or cover with plastic wrap and place in refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight. Use remaining marinade for an additional salsa on the side or freeze for another time.
• Divide dough into 16 balls and roll into smooth balls. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with plastic and let rest for 30 minutes at room temperature.
• To serve, pile thin slices of carne asada on top of the warmed tortilla, add both salsas, onion and cilantro mixture and serve with charred onions and lime wedges on the side.
• Add 2 cloves of garlic and canned whole plum tomatoes (adding a small amount of liquid) and blend for 1 minute. The consistency shouldn't be chunky but you also don't want it too thin. Taste for seasoning.
• Either using a barbecue or a cast iron pan on the stove, cook steak, turning occasionally, until steak is well charred on outside and centre registers 110 degrees Fahrenheit on an instant-read thermometer, 5 to 10 minutes total.
• On a lightly floured surface roll out balls into 3-inch circles using a rolling pin. Place circles back on parchment-lined baking sheet, adding layers of parchment to ensure tortillas do not touch. Cover last layer with parchment and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Mix in chopped cilantro, pour into container and cover. Place in fridge until ready to use.
• Transfer to a cutting board and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain and serve immediately.
• On a lightly floured surface roll out tortillas into 6-inch circles. Starting in the centre, roll out to the edge, rotating the tortilla after every roll. Tortillas should be very thin and nearly transparent. The edges should smear slightly as you roll tortillas out.
• Heat up griddle or cast iron pan, cooking surface should be hot (test by dropping a few splashes of water, should sizzle and evaporate). Gently peel tortilla off the work surface, and lay onto the griddle. It should immediately sizzle and puff lightly. Cook, rotating, for 20 to 30 seconds per side, until lightly golden in spots. Stack in a resealable plastic bag to allow to steam and soften. Continue with remaining tortillas. Set aside.

CARNE ASADA TACOS

Steps:

• 1. Add uncooked carne asada to large bowl
• 2. Add garlic, salt, pepper, balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice, orange juice, basil leaves, honey, olive oil, 1/2 cup red onion to meat
• 3. Mix together completely and marinate 5 minutes
• 4. Add marinated meat to grill on medium to high heat
• 5. Brush the marinade over meat and cook until well done
• 6. Grill cactus on both sides medium heat, 5 minutes on each side
• 7. Remove meat and cactus from grill and sliced in very thin pieces
• 8. Warm tortillas on grill
• 9. Place warmed tortilla on plate
• 10. Add carne asada to center of tortilla
• 11. Add to the center, remaining red onion, cactus, cilantro, remaining 1 tablespoon of lime juice, and salsa
• 12. Serve
• Guacamole:
• Combine all ingredients in a bowl, mix well and serve.

TACOS CARNE ASADA

Steps:

• Lay the flank steak in a large baking dish and pour the mojo over it. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour or up to 8 hours, so the flavors can sink into the meat. Don't marinate the steak for more than 8 hours though, or the fibers break down too much and the meat gets mushy.
• Preheat an outdoor grill or a ridged grill pan over medium-high flame (you can also use a broiler). Brush the grates with a little oil to prevent the meat from sticking. Pull the steak out of the mojo marinade and season the steak on both sides with salt and pepper. Grill (or broil) the steak for 7 to 10 minutes per side, turning once, until medium-rare. Remove the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to settle. Thinly slice the steak across the grain on a diagonal.
• Warm the tortillas for 30 seconds on each side in a dry skillet or on the grill, until toasty and pliable.
• To make the tacos, stack up 2 of the warm tortillas, lay about 4 ounces of beef down the center, and sprinkle with some lettuce, onion, and cheese. Top each taco with a spoonful of the Pico de Gallo salsa and garnish with lime wedges. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
• In a mortar and pestle or bowl, mash together the garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, salt, and pepper to make a paste. Put the paste in a glass jar or plastic container. Add the lime juice, orange juice, vinegar, and oil. Shake it up really well to combine. Use as a marinade for chicken or beef or as a table condiment.
• Yield: approximately 1 1/4 cups
• In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients together. Toss thoroughly. Let it sit for 15 minutes hour to allow the flavors to marry.
• Yield: 2 cups

CARNE ASADA TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, lime juice, orange juice, garlic, jalapeño, chopped cilantro, salt, coriander, cumin, pepper, and chili powder.
• Place the steak in a gallon-size resealable bag. Pour in 1 cup (240 ml) of the marinade and set the rest aside. Seal the bag and shake to evenly coat the steak in the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours.
• In a small saucepan, bring the reserved ½ cup (120 ml) of marinade to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until thickened and reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Heat a large grill pan over high heat until very hot. Remove the steak from the bag and discard the marinade. Cook the steak on 1 side until there are dark grill marks and it is beginning to caramelize around the edges, about 6 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side for 5 minutes for medium rare, or 7 minutes for medium. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
• Working in batches, heat the corn tortillas in a pan over medium-high heat, turning with tongs, until softened and just beginning to brown in spots, about 1 minute per side. Wrap the toasted tortillas in foil to keep warm.
• Thinly slice the steak against the grain, then cut the slices in half. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with the reduced marinade to coat.
• Serve the steak with the warm tortillas, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, cotija cheese, and cilantro leaves, if desired.
• Enjoy!

SONORA STYLE CARNE ASADA TACOS

Steps:

• Start a charcoal or gas grill. Gas should be set to high, charcoal is ready when the coals are red but entirely covered with gray ash and you can only hold your hand above them, about 5 or 6 inches away, for about 4 to 5 seconds before it becomes too hot.
• Clean and season the grill by rubbing a quarter of a white onion over the grill, using a pair of tongs. Next, rub the beef fat, tallow or vegetable oil over the grill to further season it.
• Working in batches if necessary, place the meat on the hot grill. Season the top of the meat generously with salt just before you put it on the grill, salted side up. Or salt it once it is on the grill.
• Grill for 4 to 5 minutes, until the bottom has seared, deep grill marks have developed, and the meat juices have started rising and bubbling over the top. Flip over and grill for another 3 to 4 minutes for medium-rare. Remove the meat and place in a lidded dish or container. Cover while you grill the remaining meat. Allow the meat to rest for 5 minutes before cutting.
• One by one, take out the pieces of meat and cut into 1/2-inch dice or slice thin. Place the cut up meat back into the dish and cover to keep warm as you work.
• Reduce the heat of the grill to medium if using gas. If using charcoal, set the tortillas on a cooler part of the grill. Heat the flour tortillas for about 1 minute per side, until puffed, lightly browned and completely heated through. Keep warm in a clean kitchen towel or tortilla warmer and bring to the table.
• Spread some refried beans on the middle of a warm flour tortilla, add a generous amount of meat, then top the meat with salsa and guacamole to taste. Your taco should be so full that it's difficult to close it!

ON THE BORDER'S CARNE ASADA TACOS (COPYCAT RECIPE)

Steps:

• For carne asada:.
• Marinate meat, then prepare ingredients for dressing, before grilling meat.
• Plan to have flatbread warmed as you are ready to serve meat.
• Marinate steaks in lime juice in a shallow glass dish for 1 minute.
• Next add garlic, crushed red chile, black pepper, and Mexican oregano.
• Marinate in refrigerator for at least 20 but no longer than 40 minutes.
• While marinating meat:.
• Combine all ingredients for Jalapeno Ranch Dressing in a 1 cup dish.
• Mix well and refrigerate to let flavors blend.
• Preheat oven to 170 degrees (or lowest heat setting).
• Grill meat to desired doneness
• Remove steaks from grill and let "rest" for 5 minutes.
• Before meat is about to be taken off grill or while it is resting, add 1/3-1/2 cup of cheese on each flatbread.
• Lay the cheese covered flatbreads directly onto middle oven rack and warm until cheese is melted.
• Once meat has rested, cut meat against the grain into thin strips.
• On each flatbread add desired amount of meat, 1-2 tablespoons jalapeno ranch dressing and about 1 T french fried onion strings.
• Enjoy!

CARNE ASADA LORENZA

Steps:

• Start a charcoal or gas grill, and get it very hot. For gas, set to high heat. For charcoal, grill is ready when coals are red but entirely covered with gray ash, and you can hold your hand about 5 to 6 inches above the coals for only about 4 to 5 seconds before it becomes too hot.
• Clean and season the grill: Using a pair of tongs, rub a quarter of a white onion over it. Next, rub the beef fat over the grill to season it further. (Alternately, you can do this using tallow or vegetable oil.)
• Working in batches if needed to avoid crowding, place the meat over the hot grill. Season the meat generously with salt on top right before throwing it on the grill, salt-side up. (Alternatively, sprinkle the salt on top of the meat once it's on the grill.)
• Grill for 4 to 5 minutes, until the bottom has seared, deep grill marks have developed, and the meat juices have started rising and bubbling over the top. Flip to the second side and grill for another 3 to 4 minutes for medium. Remove the meat and place in a lidded dish or container. Cover the cooked meat while you grill the remainder. Allow the meat to rest for at least 5 minutes.
• One by one, take out the pieces of meat and cut into about 1/2-inch dice, placing them back in the same lidded dish and covering until the meat has been chopped.
• If using gas, reduce the heat of the grill to medium. Brush the corn tortillas with water and sprinkle or rub with salt to taste on both sides. Place on the grill - if using charcoal, place them over indirect heat - and let them toast for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, depending on how hot the grill is, until lightly browned and crisped on both sides.
• Remove the crisp tortillas from the grill, slather each one with a couple tablespoons of refried beans on one side and cover the beans with 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
• Place them back on the grill, cheese-side up, and cook until cheese has completely melted and corn tortillas have browned darker and crisped further, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the grill, place on a platter, top with a generous amount of diced meat and bring to the table. Let your guests top with salsa and guacamole to their liking.

CARNE ASADA SOFT TACOS

Steps:

• Additional toppings to taste (I use jalapenos, pepperoncinis, tomato, spinach/lettuce).
• Preheat grill.
• Sprinkle lime juice over steak and season both sides with salt and pepper.
• Grease rack with olive oil before placing steak on grill.
• Grill until desired doneness is reached.
• Transfer to a cutting board to rest.
• Thinly slice across the grain.
• Quickly warm tortillas on grill, about 5 seconds per side.
• Serve meat in tortillas with salsa, avocado, onion and cilantro.
• Note: these can easily be done on the stove top!