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Asian Carne Asada Tacos

Servings 6
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds beef skirt steak
  • 1/2 cup NAKANO Seasoned Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons sambal oelek Asian chili garlic sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons ancho chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Pickled Onions:

  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 medium red onion halved, thinly sliced
  • corn tortillas warmed
  • roasted tomato or tomatillo salsa
  • cilantro sprigs
  • sliced avocados
  • thinly sliced radishes

Instructions

  • Using fork, pierce steak at 1/2-inch intervals. In large bowl, whisk vinegar, sugar, sambal oelek and salt. Reserve 1/4 cup mixture for later use. Add soy sauce, oil, chili powder and cumin to remaining vinegar mixture. Add steak; turn to coat. Let stand 10 minutes to marinate.
  • To make pickled onions: In medium microwaveable bowl, combine water and reserved vinegar mixture. Microwave 2-3 minutes, or until hot. Add onions, submerging in vinegar mixture. Let stand at room temperature until cool.
  • Preheat grill to high heat. Grill steaks 1-2 minutes on each side, or until medium rare. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing against grain into thin strips.
  • Serve with tortillas, salsa, pickled onions, cilantro, avocado and radishes.

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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Mexican