Carne Asada Quesa-Tacos

Ingredients

• 1 lb Beef (Flank, skirt, flap meat or skirt steak)
• 0.75 cup Vegetable oil (For the marinade)
• 1 Lime (Juiced, for the marinade)
• 1 Orange (Juiced, for the marinade)
• 3 Garlic (Cloves, for the marinade)
• Jalapeños (To taste, for the marinade)
• 0.5 tsp Cumin
• 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp Oregano
• 0.5 tsp Salt (For the marinade)
• 3 Tomatillos (For the salsa)
• 1 Serrano pepper (For the salsa)
• 0.25 Avocado (For the salsa)
• 2 tbsp White onion (Chopped, for the salsa)
• 1 Garlic (Clove, for the salsa)
• 2 Limes (Juiced, for the salsa)
• 0.25 cup Cilantro (For the salsa)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil (For the salsa)
• Salt and pepper (To taste, for the salsa)
• 8 Corn tortillas (2 per taco)
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (Shredded)
• Onion (Chopped, for serving)
• Cilantro (Chopped, for serving)
• Lime (Sliced into wedges, for serving)

Steps

1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, the juice of one lime, the juice of one orange, 3 minced garlic cloves, jalapeños to taste, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and salt to create the marinade.

2. 2

   Place the meat (flank, skirt, or flap meat) in the marinade and ensure it is well coated. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 8 hours.

3. 3

   To prepare the green salsa, place the tomatillos, serrano pepper, avocado, chopped white onion, garlic clove, juice of two limes, cilantro, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper in a blender.

4. 4

   Blend all the salsa ingredients until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.

5. 5

   Cook the marinated meat on a grill or in a hot skillet until it reaches the desired level of doneness. Let it rest for a few minutes and then cut it into small pieces.

6. 6

   To assemble the quesa-tacos, place a corn tortilla on a hot griddle or skillet, add a layer of mozzarella cheese, and place another tortilla on top.

7. 7

   Heat until the cheese is melted and the tortillas are lightly browned.

8. 8

   Open the cheese-filled tortillas and fill them with the chopped carne asada.

9. 9

   Serve the tacos accompanied by the green salsa, chopped onion, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

Author's tip: Marinate the meat for 2 to 8 hours to get the best flavor and texture.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• tacos
• carne asada
• mexican
• grilling
• dinner
• quesatacos