Carne Asada Tacos

Original recipe here

Our version (trying to avoid the grocery store) below:

Ingredients
* 2 pounds beef cubes from B.W.
* 3 tablespoons white vinegar
* 1/4 cup soy sauce
* 2-1/2 cloves garlic, minced
* 1-1/4 limes, juiced
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
* 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1/2 teaspoon paprika

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

* 1-1/2 large tomatoes, chopped
* 1-1/2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
* 1 white onion, quartered
* 2 cloves garlic, peeled
* salt and pepper to taste

* 1 package corn tortillas
* 2 cups crumbled Mexican white cheese (optional)
* 1 lime, cut into wedges


Directions
1. Lay the beef cubes 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 at least one hour.
2. In a small bowl, stir together chopped white onion, cilantro, and the lime juice. Set aside to use as a relish for the tacos.
3. Place the tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, and garlic onto a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes at 450 degrees, until toasted but not burnt. Place the roasted vegetables into a blender or food processor, along with salt and pepper. Puree until smooth.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated beef cubes, stirring regularly, until the meat is cooked through and most of the liquid has evaporated.
5. Warm the tortillas in a skillet for about a minute on each side to make them pliable. 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 as much cheese as you like. Garnish with lime wedges, and serve.

Sorry, no picture. We were starving and forgot to document this one. Here's a photo from Melissa @ AllRecipes.


MelissaJean. Taqueria Style Tacos - Carne Asada. February 3, 2006. AllRecipes. Web. September 6, 2010.