Restaurant Style Carne Asada Soft Tacos with Guacamole and Corn

Restaurant Style Carne Asada Soft Tacos with Guacamole and Corn


1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons lime juice

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 pound carne asada beef or flank steak

1/2 cup finely chopped white onion

2 cloves minced garlic

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 avocados, peeled and seeded

1 tablespoon lime juice

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3/4 cup yellow corn

1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper

4 soft tortilla bread

1. Place oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper into a medium bowl, whisking to combine. Place beef, onions, and garlic into a large zip top bag and pour marinade inside bag. Close top of bag and with hands, massage beef with marinade to coat evenly. Place in refrigerator and marinade for 1 hour.

2. Heat oil in grill pan over medium heat. Grill beef until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board to rest for 5 minutes. Cut thin slices against the grain or on the bias.

3. Place avocado, lime juice, salt, and pepper into a medium bowl. Mash with a fork until well combined.

4. Place corn and peppers into a medium bowl, mixing to combine.

5. Place beef slices, a dollop of guacamole, and a spoon of corn and peppers into soft tortilla bread. Serve warm.

Makes 4 servings