Jul 14 2026
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Carne Asada Tacos Recipe

Inspired by Reyes Mezcaleria
Time2h
Serves4

of confit onion, salsa verde, oaxacan com tortillas

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Ingredients

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Tacos

Confit Onion

Salsa Verde

Method

Tacos

  1. 1

    Marinate the Steak

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, ground black pepper, and salt. Add the flank steak and ensure it is well coated. Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.

  2. 2

    Cook the Steak

    Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and grill for about 6-8 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.

  3. 3

    Warm Tortillas

    In a dry skillet over medium heat, warm the Oaxacan corn tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until they are pliable. Keep them warm in a towel.

  4. 4

    Assemble Tacos

    To assemble, place sliced steak on a tortilla, top with crumbled Oaxacan cheese, confit onions, and salsa verde. Serve immediately.

Confit Onion

  1. 5

    Prepare the Onions

    In a saucepan, combine the sliced red onions, olive oil, and fresh thyme. Cook over low heat for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and caramelized.

Salsa Verde

  1. 6

    Cook the Tomatillos

    In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add the tomatillos and cook for about 5 minutes until they turn bright green and soften. Drain and let cool.

  2. 7

    Blend the Salsa

    In a blender, combine the cooked tomatillos, fresh cilantro, chopped jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

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