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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves: 4
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Carne Asada Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. ancho or chipotle chili powder
- 1 lb. beef skirt steak
- 4 slices (1/4-inch thick) large sweet or yellow onion
- 2/3 cup chipotle or jalapeño salsa, divided
- 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® Artisan Blends® Shredded Authentic Mexican Cheese, divided
- 8 (6-inch) flour tortillas, warmed according to package directions
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 large tomato, chopped
Optional toppings:
- Diced ripe avocado, sour cream, chopped cilantro or green onions
Directions
- Prepare barbecue grill or preheat broiler. Sprinkle chili powder and salt to taste, if desired, over steak. Arrange steak and onion slices on grill grate or broiler pan. Spoon 1/3 cup salsa over steak and onion slices. Grill or broil 4 to 5 inches from heat source 4 to 5 minutes per side or until meat is pink in center and onion slices are tender.
- Transfer steak to carving board; cut crosswise into thin strips. Place steak in a medium bowl. Separate onion slices into rings; add to bowl. Add 1 cup cheese; toss mixture well.
- Fill warmed tortillas with steak mixture, lettuce, tomato, remaining cheese and remaining salsa. Garnish as desired.
