MEXICAN TAKE-OUT CARNE ASADA TACOS WITH ROASTED POBLANO RAJAS

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Similar to fajitas, these lime and beer marinated steaks are cut into strips after they are grilled and served with rajas which are sauteed roasted chiles, and onions for a memorable taco. Cook time includes marinating time. Adapted from the Take-Out Menu Cookbook.

Provided by TxGriffLover

Categories     Steak

Time 5h40m

Yield 12 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup beer
1 1/4 lbs skirt steaks (or flank steak)
5 -6 poblano peppers
2 jalapeno peppers
1 white onion, sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 garlic clove, crushed
vegetable oil
12 (6 inch) tortillas (corn or flour)
pico de gallo
guacamole

Steps:

  • To make the marinade: Combine the lime juice, garlic, salt, beer and meat in a large zip-top bag. Close the bag and shake it to coat the meat. Marinate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • To make the rajas: Char the chiles directly over a gas or electric burner, under a broiler, or on a very hot outdoor grill. Place in a plastic bag for 5 minutes and gently remove the skins, seeds and stems. Slice the chiles into 1/4-inch strips.
  • In a medium saute pan over medium-high heat, saute the onion in the oil and butter until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and chile strips.
  • Saute for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the steak from the marinade, and dry with paper towels. Brush both sides of the steaks with the oil.
  • Preheat the oven to 350ยบ. Preheat a gas grill or indoor grill to high.
  • Place the steak on the hottest part of the grill. Grill the steak turning once, for about 4 to 6 minutes per side for medium-rare, longer if desired.
  • Let the steak rest for 10 minutes, then cut into thin strips across the grain, then into 3 to 4-inch pieces.
  • Arrange the tortillas into two stacks of six. Wrap each stack in foil, and heat them in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until heated through and pliable. If the tortillas are dry, wrap them in a slightly damp paper towel before wrapping in foil.
  • To serve, place a few slices of meat into each warm tortilla, top with rajas, pico de gallo and guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.9, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 30.4, Sodium 501.4, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 1.4, Protein 17.2

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