Carne Asada Tacos

Steps

• 1

  Plan ahead–this recipe requires overnight prep time.

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• 2

  In a medium bowl, combine cilantro, vinegar, garlic, lime juice, oil, salt, pepper, and sugar. Whisk until salt and sugar are dissolved.

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  Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup cilantro, chopped

  • 2 Tablespoon white vinegar

  • 4 Clove garlic, minced

  • 1/4 Cup lime juice

  • 1/4 Cup vegetable oil

  • 1 Tablespoon kosher salt

  • 1 Tablespoon black pepper

  • 1 Teaspoon granulated sugar

• 3

  Add the flank steak and turn to coat well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 4-24 hours, turning meat occasionally.

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  Ingredients

  • 2 Pound trimmed beef top or bottom round, sirloin tip or flank steak

• 4

  When ready to cook, set the Traeger temperature to 500°F and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes.

  Grill: 500 ˚F

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• 5

  Remove the steak from the marinade, and discard the marinade.

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• 6

  Insert the probe horizontally into the center of the steak. Place the steak directly on the grill grates. Close the lid, and grill, turning once, until the internal temperature reaches 130°F or desired doneness, 15-20 minutes.

  Probe: 130 ˚F

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• 7

  Make the lime crema. In a small bowl, add the sour cream, finely grated lime zest, lime juice, and stir to combine.

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  Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup crema Mexicana or sour cream

  • 1/2 Teaspoon freshly grated lime zest

  • 2 Teaspoon lime juice

• 8

  Remove the steak from the grill, transfer to a cutting board, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 10 minutes.

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• 9

  Wrap the tortillas in foil and place directly on the grill grates to warm through, 5 minutes.

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  Ingredients

  • 16 Whole corn or flour tortillas

• 10

  Remove the tortillas from the grill. Cut the steak against the grain into thin strips, then cut strips into 2-inch pieces. Transfer steak pieces to a bowl and toss with any juices left on the cutting board. Place the steak in the warm tortillas, top with salsa, lime crema, and garnish with cilantro, as desired. Enjoy!

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  Ingredients

  • As Needed fresh salsa