Mexican
Carne Asada Tacos
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 10 min | Servings: 4 | Calories: 735
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
10 min
Servings
4
Calories
735
These tacos are perfect for your next Mexican fiesta! All of the mouthwatering flavors of steak, chipotle salsa and other fresh ingredients are joined with Sargento® Shredded Authentic Mexican Cheese and wrapped up in warm and toasty flour tortillas. It’s the most authentic-tasting meal this side of the border!
Ingredients
- 1 tsp. ancho or chipotle chili powder
- 1 lb. beef skirt steak
- 4 slices (1/4-inch thick) large sweet or yellow onion
- 2/3 cup chipotle or jalapeño salsa, divided
- 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® Shredded Authentic Mexican Cheese, divided
- 8 (6-inch) flour tortillas, warmed according to package directions
- 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- =Optional toppings:
- Diced ripe avocado, sour cream, chopped cilantro or green onions
Directions
- Prepare barbecue grill or preheat broiler. Sprinkle chili powder and salt to taste, if desired, over steak. Arrange steak and onion slices on grill grate or broiler pan. Spoon 1/3 cup salsa over steak and onion slices. Grill or broil 4 to 5 inches from heat source 4 to 5 minutes per side or until meat is pink in center and onion slices are tender.
- Transfer steak to carving board; cut crosswise into thin strips. Place steak in a medium bowl. Separate onion slices into rings; add to bowl. Add 1 cup cheese; toss mixture well.
- Fill warmed tortillas with steak mixture, lettuce, tomato, remaining cheese and remaining salsa. Garnish as desired.
