Carnitas-Style Grilled Beef Tacos

Carnitas-Style Grilled Beef Tacos Recipe

By mk Published: August 16, 2012

• Yield: 6 Servings

Recipe courtesy of The Beef Checkoff. BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff. BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com

Ingredients

• 4 beef shoulder top blade steaks (flat iron steaks) about 8 ounces each
• 18 small corn tortillas (6- to 7-inch diameter)
• Marinade:
• 1 cup prepared tomatillo salsa
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons garlic minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Avocado Salsa:
• 1 1/2 cups prepared tomatillo sals
• 1 large avocado diced
• 2/3 cup fresh cilantro chopped
• 1/2 cup white onion minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. combine marinade ingredients in small bowl. Place beef steaks and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steaks to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours.
   
2. Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 10 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 12 to 16 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.
   
3. Meanwhile, combine salsa ingredients in medium bowl. Set aside.
   
4. Place tortillas on grid. Grill until warm and slightly charred. Remove; keep warm.
   
5. Carve steaks into slices. Serve in tortillas with avocado salsa. Top with onion, cilantro and lime wedges, as desired.
   

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