Dinner for 6

Carne Asada Tacos with beef steak (sirloin

Name: Carne Asada Tacos with beef steak (sirloin
Total time: 535 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 oranges; 2 limes; 1 white onion; 1 bunch cilantro; 1 bunch italian parsley; 3 tbsp olive oil; 3 tsp kosher salt; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp granulated sugar; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp dried oregano; 2 tsp garlic powder; 4 bay leaves; 2 lb flank or skirt steak; 2 bunches spring onions; 12 warm corn tortillas; 1/3 cup chopped cilantro; 1/2 white onion; 1 ripe avocado; 3 large radishes; 1 lime; 3 ears sweet corn in their husks (optional); your favorite salsa

$26.56for 4535 minServes 6

Citrus-marinated steak grills with spring onions, then fills corn tortillas with avocado, radishes, cilantro, and salsa.

Carne Asada Tacos with beef steak (sirloin

Photo: holajalapeno.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Oranges, 0.75 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.12Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 3$0.60 each typical	3	$1.80Typical price
	Onions, 0.6 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.6 lb	$0.77Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 2.25$1.49 each typical	2.25	$3.23Typical price
	Beef steak (sirloin, 2 lb$8.99/lb typical	2 lb	$17.98Typical price
	Green onions, 2$1.19 each typical	2	$2.38Typical price
	Tortillas, 12$0.30 each typical	12	$3.60Typical price
	Avocados, 1$1.29 each typical	1	$1.29Typical price
	Radishes, 0.35 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.35 lb	$0.70Typical price
	Corn on the cob, 1.5$0.60 each typical	1.5	$0.90Typical price
	Salsa, 1 oz$0.14/oz typical	1 oz	$0.14Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$39.84

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap tortillas for pitaabout $0.25/each more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

535 minstart to table
Involveddifficulty
6servings as written
$$$$typical cost tier

Mexican Dairy-free High-protein Family Lunches Dinners Grill Summer grilling

Typical price

$6.64 per serving$26.56 for 4

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Ingredients

2 oranges
2 limes
1 white onion
1 bunch cilantro
1 bunch italian parsley
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp granulated sugar
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp garlic powder
4 bay leaves
2 lb flank or skirt steak
2 bunches spring onions
12 warm corn tortillas
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 white onion
1 ripe avocado
3 large radishes
1 lime
3 ears sweet corn in their husks (optional)
your favorite salsa

Steps

Squeeze the oranges and limes into a dish, then mix in chopped onion, cilantro, parsley, olive oil, salt, paprika, sugar, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and bay leaves.
Add the steak, coat it with the marinade, cover it, and refrigerate for 8 hours.
Heat a grill to medium-high and cook the steak for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until it reaches 145 F.
Grill the spring onions for 6 to 8 minutes, turning them as they soften.
Rest the steak for 5 minutes, then slice it thinly across the grain.
Chop the avocado, radishes, cilantro, and onion, warm the tortillas for 5 minutes, and fill them with steak and toppings.

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