Best Tacos Al Carbon With Avocado Salsa Recipes

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CHICKEN TACOS WITH AVOCADO SALSA



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A few people in my family have special dietary needs, but luckily, these chicken tacos work for all of us. I toss up a simple green salad and have a meal we can all enjoy together. -Christine Schenher, Exeter, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 teaspoons lime juice
8 taco shells, warmed

Steps:

  • Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Brown chicken. Add water, sugar and seasonings. Cook 4-5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, gently mix avocado, corn, tomatoes and lime juice. Spoon chicken mixture into taco shells; top with avocado salsa. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 474mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TACOS AL CARBON WITH AVOCADO SALSA



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In the southwest and Mexico, there are little stands serving tasty meat, wrapped in a corn tortilla and topped with salsa. The Taquerias serve the best Tacos Al Carbon. This is a pretty authentic recipe for these tasty little tacos. It is flank steak marinated with all the flavours of Mexico. The avocado salsa is a great side dish by itself, but is excellant as a filling for the tacos. It does need to marinate for 4-6 hours. Don't forget the cerveza with lime!

Provided by Dawn399

Categories     Onions

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lbs flank steaks
3 -4 cloves garlic, minced
3 limes, juice of
1 lemon, juice of (juice of both lemon and lime should equal 1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
seasoning salt
1/2 cup olive oil
10 corn tortillas
3 small avocados, chopped
1 large tomatoes, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
3/4 lime, juice of
seasoning salt

Steps:

  • Lightly sprinkle meat with seasoning salt.
  • Cut into 3-4 large pieces.
  • Mix lime and lemon juices, garlic, cilantro, and olive oil.
  • Place meat and marinade in plastic bag or plastic bowl.
  • Marinate 4-6 hours, turning occasionally.
  • Discard marinade.
  • Grill meat over medium heat@ 15 minutes, turning occasionally.
  • Cook steak until desired doneness, the 15 minutes over medium heat creates medium done steak.
  • Cut into strips and serve in corn tortillas.
  • Top with 1-2 Tbl.
  • of Avocado salsa.
  • While meat is cooking chop up ingredients for Avocado salsa, sprinkle with lime juice and seasoning salt.
  • I leave avocado pits in mixture to prevent discoloration.
  • To warm tortillas you may wrap them in foil and place on grill or wrap in paper towels and microwave for 30-45 seconds.
  • Sprinkle with a small amount of water if tortillas are very dry before warming them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 896.6, Fat 62.8, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 69.7, Sodium 133.2, Carbohydrate 46.3, Fiber 13.9, Sugar 4.1, Protein 43.1

CHORIZO AND SWEET POTATO TACOS WITH AVOCADO SALSA



Chorizo and Sweet Potato Tacos with Avocado Salsa image

Stewed in chicken broth, spicy Mexican-style chorizo and sweet potatoes become a silky and hearty filling for warm corn tortillas. The tangy and bright avocado salsa balances the rich filling and brings a pop of color to this delicious weeknight meal.

Provided by Justin Chapple

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
12 ounces fresh chorizo
1 sweet potato (10 to 12 ounces), peeled and cut into ½-inch dice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 large ripe but firm avocado, peeled, pitted and cut into ¼-inch dice
1/4 large white onion, finely chopped
1 to 2 serrano or jalapeños, stemmed, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup lightly packed cilantro, finely chopped
Warm corn tortillas, for serving
Crumbled queso fresco, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the chorizo and cook over medium heat, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until rendered but not cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the sweet potato and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the edges just start to soften and browned bits form on the bottom of the skillet, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the broth and simmer over medium-low heat, scraping up the browned bits, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the chorizo is cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, gently mix the avocado with the onion, chiles, lime juice, and cilantro; season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the chorizo and sweet potato in warm corn tortillas, topped with the avocado salsa and crumbled queso fresco cheese.

POTATO-CHORIZO TACOS WITH SIMPLE AVOCADO SALSA



Potato-Chorizo Tacos With Simple Avocado Salsa image

These delicious tacos make a nice, simple supper. I'm lucky that my mom makes her own chorizo, and she always gives me some. She makes this potato-chorizo filling all the time, but this particular recipe is by Rick Bayless (my mom is the type who never bothers with measurements). It's also great on tostadas, in burritos and quesadillas.

Provided by Velouria

Categories     Pork

Time 40m

Yield 12 tacos, serving 4 as a light meal, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 medium red potatoes (about 2 cups) or 3 small yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
salt
12 ounces mexican chorizo sausage, casing removed if there is one (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 small white onion, finely chopped
4 ounces tomatillos, husked, rinsed and roughly chopped (2 to 3 medium)
1 garlic clove, peeled
fresh hot green chili pepper, stemmed (roughly 2 serranos or 1 jalapeno or to taste)
1 large ripe avocado
12 warm fresh corn tortillas (store-bought or homemade)

Steps:

  • For the filling: In a medium (3 to 4-quart) saucepan, bring about 1 quart of water to a boil. Add the cubed potatoes and heavily salt the water (about 2 teaspoons), Simmer until the potatoes are fully tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • In a large (12-inch) heavy well-seasoned or nonstick skillet or griddle set over medium heat, combine the chorizo and onion; stir regularly, breaking up any clumps of sausage, until the onion is soft and the sausage cooked through, about 10 minutes. If the sausage has rendered more than a light coating of fat over the bottom of the skillet, pour out the excess.
  • Add the potatoes to the skillet and continue to cook over medium heat, stirring regularly, until the potatoes begin to brown, about 8 minutes. As the mixture cooks, mash everything together a little with the back of a spoon or spatula, scraping up any crusty bits of potato, so that it roughly holds together (it'll look a little like hash). Cover and keep warm over the lowest heat.
  • For the salsa: As the filling finishes cooking, make the salsa: In a food processor, combine the tomatillos, garlic and chiles. Pulse the machine until everything is finely chopped. Peel and pit the avocado, add the flesh to the processor and pulse until everything is well blended (the salsa will be the consistency of a light mayonnaise). Scrape the salsa into a serving bowl, taste and season with salt, usually about 1/2 teaspoon.
  • Serving: Scrape the warm chorizo filling into a serving bowl and set on the table along with the avocado salsa and a basket of steaming tortillas.
  • Note: If you are using store-bought tortillas, drizzle a clean kitchen towel with 3 tablespoons water and wrap your cold tortillas in it. Slide the package into a microwaveable plastic bag and fold the top over, but don't seal it. Microwave at 50% power for 4 minutes to create steam in the package. Let stand for 2 or 3 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 773, Fat 44, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 1097.6, Carbohydrate 67.9, Fiber 12.1, Sugar 4.5, Protein 29.3

FLANK STEAK TACOS WITH MANGO-AVOCADO SALSA



Flank Steak Tacos with Mango-Avocado Salsa image

After making steak tacos a ton of different ways from a ton of different recipes, I think I found my favorite. Very flavorful meat and great salsa. No one flavor seems to kill the rest. Serve with lime wedges, your choice of tortillas, and sour cream.

Provided by Chef Mikey

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes     Beef

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

⅓ cup soy sauce
¼ cup olive oil
1 small lime, juiced
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 ½ pounds beef flank steak, trimmed of excess fat
1 medium ripe mango, diced
1 avocado, chopped
1 medium lime, juiced
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
¼ cup chopped red onion
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 (12 ounce) package tortillas

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, black pepper, white pepper, garlic powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, cumin, and paprika in a container. Place flank steak in the marinade and refrigerate for 8 to 24 hours.
  • Mix mango, avocado, lime juice, jalapeno, red onion, and cilantro together to make the salsa.
  • Set an oven rack at least 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Remove flank steak from marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Broil flank steak on high, flipping at the halfway mark, until steaks are beginning to firm and are hot and slightly pink in the center, about 18 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 130 degrees F (54 degrees C).
  • Cut flank steak into small cubes. Wrap 8 tortillas in a paper towel and heat in the microwave until soft, 20 to 30 seconds. Serve steak on tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 18.9 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 789.4 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

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