Taqueria Carne Asada Tacos

Ingredients:

18 soft corn tortillas
1 lb flank steak
Lime wedges

Marinade:

2 tablespoons white vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small lime, juiced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Relish:

1/4 white onion, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 lime, juiced

Salsa Puree:

1 large tomato, chopped
4 oz can of diced green chiles
1/4 white onion, quartered
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 poblano pepper, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Lay the flank steak in a large glass baking dish. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, lime juice, and olive oil. Season with salt, black pepper, white pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, cumin and paprika. Whisk until well blended, then pour over the steak in the dish. Turn over once to coat both sides. Cover with plastic wrap, and marinate for 1 to 8 hours.

In a small bowl, stir together chopped white onion, cilantro, and the lime juice. Set aside to use as a relish for the tacos.

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. 

Place the tomatoes, onion, poblano, and clove of garlic onto a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes, until toasted but not burnt. Place the roasted vegetables, and green chiles into a blender or food processor, along with salt and pepper. Puree until smooth.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cut the marinated flank steak into cubes or strips. Cook, stirring constantly, until the meat is cooked through and most of the liquid has evaporated.

Warm the tortillas in a skillet for about a minute on each side to make them pliable. Tortillas may also be warmed in a microwave oven. Arrange two or three tortillas on a plate, and lay a generous amount of beef over them. Top with a sprinkle of the onion relish and a large spoonful of the pureed salsa. Add cheese if you like. Garnish with lime wedges, and serve.

* Adapted from http://allrecipes.com/recipe/taqueria-style-tacos---carne-asada/