Best Tacos Al Carbon With Avocado Salsa Recipes

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TACOS AL CARBON



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A quick and easy preparation for the best Tacos al Carbon at home (and indoors)! Featuring flavorful, pan-seared flank steak and flour tortillas.

Provided by Kelly Anthony

Categories     Main Course

Time 4h23m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice ((about 4-6 limes))
1 tablespoon + 1 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, separated
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
3 teaspoons black pepper, separated
1 cup + 4 tablespoons canola or avocado oil, separated
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
4 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped
2 pounds flank steak ((no more than 3/4" thick -- see note below))
12 flour tortillas
Topping Ideas: Queso, shredded cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, or sour cream

Steps:

  • Add the lime juice, 1 tablespoon Kosher salt, sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper to a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Slowly drizzle in 1 cup of oil, whisking all the while. Then, add the cilantro and garlic and stir to combine.
  • Transfer the marinade to a zip-top bag and add the flank steak. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
  • Remove the beef from the bag and pat dry with a paper towel. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil and sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Rub all over to adhere, and set aside until ready to use.
  • Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil to a large, skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high to high heat. Once the oil has come to temperature, sear the steak for 6-7 minutes on the first side, turn, and sear for 4-5 minutes more.
  • Allow to rest 10 minutes. Then, slice the beef as thin as possible (cutting against the grain), roll in flour tortillas, and top as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Sodium 492 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

TACO AL CARBON



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 pound corn masa
7 1/2 ounces water
1 1/4 pounds chicken breast
1 1/2 ounces lime juice
3/4 ounces garlic
1/4 tablespoon salt
1/4 tablespoon pepper
1 1/2 ounces vegetable oil
3/8 ounces chopped jalapeno pepper
1/4-ounce cilantro
1/2 teaspoon red crushed chilies
3/4-ounce and 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
4 ounces green tomatillos
1/2-ounce chopped onions
1/2-ounce cilantro
1 serrano pepper
Salt, to taste

Steps:

  • To make the corn tortillas: Mix corn masa with water to make tortilla dough. Form a ball using 1 ounce of the dough. Place it into the tortilla press to form 1 tortilla and transfer onto a hot grill until it is well cooked on both sides. The tortilla will be soft and puffed when done.
  • For Chicken Fajita Filling: First, marinate the chicken breast in lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper, oil, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, red chilies and liquid smoke. After marinated and cooked on both sides on the grill, cut into thin strips.
  • For tomatillo Sauce: Roast the tomatillos and serrano peppers on the grill. Use Mexican stone bowl mortar to mash up the ingredients. Mash all the ingredients, keeping it chunky. Add salt to taste. To assemble Tacos Al Carbon: Fill 1 tortilla with the chicken and tomatillo sauce and roll.

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

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