Carne Asada Tacos or Al Pastor Tacos
Description
The marinade for this traditional Mexico City-style taco is spiced, but not spicy. Use flank steak or any other cut of meat you like.
Ingredients
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1/2 onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic
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2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon anise seed
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon dried sage
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1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
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2 bay leaves
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5 whole cloves
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1/2 cup soy sauce
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1 cup cider vinegar
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1 orange, juiced
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1 lime, juiced
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2 pounds flank steak
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1 onion, chopped
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2 tomatoes, chopped
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1/4 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or to taste
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3 cloves garlic
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1 tablespoon water, or as needed
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24 (5 inch) corn tortillas
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1/2 onion, chopped
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1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
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1 bunch radishes, halved
Directions
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Place 1/2 chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic, parsley, oregano, paprika, anise seed, black pepper, cumin, sage, thyme, bay leaves, cloves, soy sauce, vinegar, orange juice, and lime juice in a blender; pulse until a very well-blended paste is achieved, scraping down sides as needed, 3 to 5 minutes. Spread paste on both sides of the flank steak. Wrap steak in plastic and refrigerate at least 6 hours to overnight.
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Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove excess marinade from flank steak.
3
Grill steak until it begins to firm and is hot and slightly pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Chop steak into small pieces and transfer to a platter; cover and keep warm until ready to serve.
4
Place 1 chopped onion, tomatoes, chipotle peppers, and 3 cloves garlic in a blend; pulse until desired consistency. Add water if the salsa becomes too thick. Transfer salsa to a bowl.
5
Heat tortillas on a microwave safe plate until warm, about 1 minute.
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Serve beef over stacks of two corn tortillas with salsa and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 chopped onion, radishes, and cilantro.