Carne Asada Tacos Recipe

Ingredients

• 1-2 serrano peppers (minced (or use jalapeno peppers for a milder version))
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• ¼ - ½ cup chopped cilantro
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chili oil
• Juice from 2 large oranges (about a ¾ cup)
• Juice from 2 limes
• 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar (apple cider vinegar is good, too)
• 1 tablespoon ancho powder (optional, but I LOVE it)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 pounds skirt or flank steak
• 12 corn tortillas (warmed)
• Roasted jalapeno peppers
• Diced tomato
• Diced avocado
• Fresh chopped cilantro
• Spicy chili flakes
• Your favorite hot sauce

Steps

1. 1

   Whisk together the serrano peppers, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, chili oil, orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, ancho powder, cumin and salt and pepper in a medium sized bowl until well combined. (Alternatively, you can process the ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth.)

2. 2

   To use the marinade, add it to a large sealable bag with the steak and rub it thoroughly into the meat. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for more flavor penetration.

3. 3

   Discard the marinade, then grill the marinated steak on the grill for 8-10 minutes per side, or until cooked to your liking. 135 degrees F is medium-rare. Let the steak rest for 10 minutes, then slice it against the grain into bite-sized pieces.

4. 4

   Serve the steak onto warmed tortillas and top with your favorite taco toppings - I'm using roasted jalapeno, avocado, tomato, cilantro, chili flakes and hot sauce.