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Carne Asada Tacos

2.9

(23)

Mexican food is usually high in calories; this lean dish is authentic but light.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

8 corn tortillas
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
6 ounces flank steak, well trimmed, cut lengthwise in half
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 small tomatoes, diced
1/2 small onion, diced
1/2 avocado, diced
Chopped fresh cilantro
Hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Wrap tortillas in plastic wrap. Microwave on High until soft and heated through, approximately 1 minute.

    Step 2

    Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Season steak with garlic salt. Add steak to skillet and cook until just cooked through, turning once, about 4 minutes. Transfer steak to cutting board and cut into small pieces. Divide beef among tortillas. Top with tomatoes, onion, avocado and cilantro. Serve, passing hot pepper sauce separately.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: calories
230; fat
10 g; sodium
443 mg; cholesterol
21 mg
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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