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Crock pot Carne Asada Street Tacos Recipe

Crock pot Carne Asada Street Tacos Recipe
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This Crock Pot Carne Asada Street Tacos recipe offers tender, flavorful flank steak slow-cooked to perfection with a blend of spices and fresh ingredients. Served in warm tortillas with chopped onion and cilantro, these tacos are a delicious and easy way to enjoy authentic Mexican street food at home.

Ingredients

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Meat and Marinade

  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 3 lbs flank steak
  • 1/2 white onion, chopped
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 fresh limes, juiced

Garnish

  • 1 bundle cilantro, chopped
  • Additional chopped onion (optional for serving)
  • Small corn tortillas (quantity as needed for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the flank steak: Trim any excess fat from the flank steak and rub it evenly with olive oil to help the seasoning stick and enhance flavor.
  2. Mix spices and marinade: In a small bowl, combine the salt, pepper, chili powder, paprika, cumin, minced garlic, and lime juice. Rub this mixture all over the flank steak.
  3. Set up the crock pot: Place the chopped white onion at the bottom of the crock pot. Carefully lay the seasoned flank steak on top and pour the beef broth around it (not on top to keep seasoning intact).
  4. Cook low and slow: Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, or until the flank steak is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
  5. Shred the meat: Remove the steak from the crock pot and let rest for 5 minutes. Then shred the meat using two forks.
  6. Combine with juices: Return the shredded meat to the crock pot and stir it into the cooking juices to keep it moist and flavorful.
  7. Prepare the tacos: Warm small corn tortillas and fill each with a generous portion of the shredded carne asada. Top with chopped cilantro and additional chopped onions if desired.
  8. Serve and enjoy: Serve the street tacos immediately with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of freshness.

Notes

  • For a spicier taco, add diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce.
  • Use corn tortillas for authentic street taco flavor and tradition.
  • Leftover carne asada can be kept refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • If short on time, flank steak can be cooked on high in crock pot for 3-4 hours but may be less tender.
  • Serve with traditional toppings like diced onions, cilantro, lime wedges, and your favorite salsa.

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Keywords: Carne Asada, Street Tacos, Slow Cooker, Flank Steak, Mexican, Easy Dinner, Crock Pot Tacos

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