The post that lived.
If WordPress was Voldemort, these Classic Carne Asada Tacos would be Harry Potter. Sheesh. After updating to the latest version of WordPress, it hated me. I couldn’t post anything and if it wasn’t already obvious, I’m not as tech-savvy as my generation would suggest. Anyway, my friend Alyssa came to my rescue and saved me. The fix was so simple, but so, very helpful—thanks Alyssa!
My WordPress mishap hasn’t been the only thing going on lately, it’s been super busy around here. In the past three weeks, I’ve only been in town for about one non-consecutive week. I’ve been traveling for work to Iowa and Los Angeles (OK, there was some play in there too!). Being from Iowa originally, I”m pumped to share all about that trip with you guys.
But first—remember that time I said I was going to take a break from tacos? I didn’t, because what’s the point? Unhappiness? No. Just give me a taco.
I tried to save these babies for a while, but I just can’t any longer. The world needs carne asada people, it’s a necessity. They’re just as easy to make as the Everyday Chicken Tacos and just as tasty with garlic-, cumin-, chile powder- and lime-flavored moist steak topped with crisp, fresh onion, tomato, cilantro and avocado all on a soft corn tortilla.
- 0.5 pounds flank steak
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt
- Corn tortillas
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- Shredded cotija cheese
- Juice of 1 lime plus 1 lime, sliced
- Season the steak with the olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, lime juice and salt.
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Add the steak and cook to medium, leaving the meat pink in the middle (about 15 minutes). Let rest for 15 minutes, then slice into bite-size pieces.
- Heat the tortillas (about 3–4 per person) in the microwave for about 30 seconds to one minute.
- Top each tortilla with the steak, tomato, onion, cilantro, cotija cheese and one slice of avocado. Serve with a fresh slice of lime.
Carne asada has always been a go-to taco filling for me, but I like tacos of all kinds! Give me some new ideas, what is your favorite type of taco?
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