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Tacos de carne asada norteños (northern grilled beef tacos)

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Skirt or flank steak grilled over coals, chopped and served in a tortilla with guacamole, spring onions, and salsa.

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Tacos de carne asada norteños (northern grilled beef tacos): Skirt or flank steak grilled over coals, chopped and served in a tortilla with guacamole, spring onions, and salsa.
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⏱ 40 min🍽 6 servings📊 Easy🏷 Commonly associated
Preparation
20 min
Cooking
20 min
Waiting and resting
0 min

History

In the north, carne asada is more than a dish — it's a weekend ritual of family togetherness. In Coahuila and the rest of the region, beef cuts are grilled over charcoal or mesquite and eaten in tacos with grilled spring onions, guacamole, and fresh salsa.

Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. 1

    Season the meat with salt, pepper, and lime juice.

  2. 2

    Get the charcoal or mesquite coals glowing red-hot.

  3. 3

    Grill the meat to your liking, flipping it only once.

  4. 4

    Grill the spring onions alongside the meat.

  5. 5

    Chop the meat and serve in tacos with guacamole, spring onions, and salsa.

Cooking tips

  • Check 63 °C in the thickest part and rest 3 minutes before slicing against the grain.

Technique and preparation

What to check during preparation

Dry the meat surface before placing it on the hot grill. Let a crust form before moving it and turn it with tongs. Check the center with a thermometer using the linked cooking guidance; thickness changes cooking time. After resting, slice across the grain for tender bites. Warm tortillas last and serve onion, cilantro and salsa separately so each person can assemble their taco.

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