The secret to the success of these tacos, super-fresh fillings like the pico de gallo in these carne asada (steak) tacos.
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Chile-Spiced Skirt Steak Tacos
2015-01-16 20:22:38
The secret to the success of these tacos, super-fresh fillings like the pico de gallo in these carne asada (steak) tacos.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
2096g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3050
Calories from Fat 1379
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 154g
237%
Saturated Fat 48g
239%
Trans Fat 6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 15g
Monounsaturated Fat 63g
Cholesterol 694mg
231%
Sodium 3405mg
142%
Total Carbohydrates 218g
73%
Dietary Fiber 41g
164%
Sugars 10g
Protein 220g
Vitamin A
95%
Vitamin C
654%
Calcium
108%
Iron
260%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
What you need
- 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 5-inch strips
- 12 corn tortillas, warmed
- Pico de Gallo, Avocado Salsa and shredded cabbage, for serving
What you do
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the paprika, ancho powder, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, chipotle, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper.
- Add the lime juice and oil and shake the bag to blend.
- Add the steak and seal the bag.
- Let the steak stand at room temperature for 2 hours.
- Light a grill or preheat a grill pan.
- Grill the steak over moderately high heat, turning twice, until lightly charred on the outside and medium-rare within, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the steak to a work surface and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Thinly slice the steak and serve with tortillas, Pico de Gallo, Avocado Salsa and cabbage.
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