carne asada tacos or al pastor tacos

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon anise seed
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 5 whole cloves
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup vinegar
• 1 orange, juiced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 pounds flank steak
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or to taste
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon water, or as needed
• 24 (5 inch) corn tortillas
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 1 bunch radishes, halved

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 6 hrs 40 mins


• place 1/2 chopped onion, 2 cloves garlic, parsley, oregano, paprika, anise seed, black pepper, cumin, sage, thyme, bay leaves, cloves, soy sauce, vinegar, orange juice, and lime juice in a blender; pulse until a very well-blended paste is achieved, scraping down sides as needed, 3 to 5 minutes. spread paste on both sides of the flank steak. wrap steak in plastic and refrigerate at least 6 hours to overnight.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. remove excess marinade from flank steak.
• grill steak until it begins to firm and is hot and slightly pink in the center, about 8 minutes per side. an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees f (60 degrees c). chop steak into small pieces and transfer to a platter; cover and keep warm until ready to serve.
• place 1 chopped onion, tomatoes, chipotle peppers, and 3 cloves garlic in a blend; pulse until desired consistency. add water if the salsa becomes too thick. transfer salsa to a bowl.
• heat tortillas in a microwave safe plate until warm, about 1 minute.
• serve beef over stacks of two corn tortillas with salsa and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 chopped onion, radishes, and cilantro.