Tacos al Carbon

Stop Googling "Tacos al Carbon near me" and make your own taco recipes at home! Tender flank steak or skirt steak is seasoned with salt and pepper and grilled to perfection. Serve inside a soft tortilla and top with onions and cilantro to create the best Tacos al Carbon recipe!

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Corn Tortillas, Flank Steak, skirt steak

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings tacos

Calories 167kcal

Author Darcey Olson

Cost $15

Equipment

Smoker

Ingredients

1 Lb Skirt Steak *Note 1
1 tbsp Olive Oil
Kosher Salt, To Taste
Black Pepper, To Taste
8 Soft Tortillas
¾ cup Chopped Cilantro
1 cup Diced White Onion

Instructions

Pre-heat the grill to high heat.
Rub the skirt steak with olive oil and season with kosher salt and pepper, to taste. Grill for 3-5 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium. Use a digital thermometer to get it to your exact preferred internal temperature. Remove from the heat and set aside. (*Note 1)
Corn Tortillas - Spray/brush each tortilla lightly with olive oil and place on the grill. Heat for approx. 20 seconds, flip and heat for another 15 seconds, or until warm and pliable. Remove from the heat and repeat until all the tortillas are heated. (*Note 2)
Flour Tortillas - Spray/brush each tortilla lightly with olive oil and place on the grill. Heat for approx. 20 seconds, flip and heat for another 15 seconds, or until warm and pliable. Remove from the heat and repeat until all the tortillas are heated. (*Note 2)
Dice the steak into 1/4" cubes and start building the tacos: Add the diced steak to a tortilla, sprinkle with diced onions and cilantro and serve!

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Notes

Note 1 - Skirt steak will cook quickly, so stand by and use a digital thermometer to get it to your preferred internal temperature. If using flank steak, it will take a few extra minutes, per side, to cook as it's a thicker cut of meat.

Note 2- Keep an eye on the tortillas as they cook. They cook quickly and timing may vary depending on the skillet and stove used. They will be super soft and pliable when done.

Nutritional information is calculated using skirt steak and corn tortillas.

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