Trader Joe's Carne Asada Tacos
Trader Joe'sTrader Joe's Carne Asada Tacos
Ingredients
For the Carne Asada
- 1 1/2 pounds Trader Joe's carne asada
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Tacos
- 12 corn tortillas, small
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
- 1 avocado, diced or sliced
- 1/2 cup salsa verde, or pico de gallo
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400-450°F) or a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly brush the grill grates or skillet with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425
- 2
Place the Trader Joe's carne asada directly on the preheated grill or into the hot skillet. Cook for 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium doneness, or until it reaches your desired internal temperature. The meat should have nice char marks.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Once cooked, remove the carne asada from the grill or skillet and transfer it to a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let it rest for at least 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring tender meat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
While the meat rests, warm the corn tortillas. You can do this by placing them directly on the grill for 30 seconds per side, in a dry skillet over medium heat, or wrapped in a damp paper towel and microwaved for 30-60 seconds, until soft and pliable.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
After resting, thinly slice the carne asada against the grain, then chop it into bite-sized pieces suitable for tacos.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Assemble your tacos: Place a generous amount of chopped carne asada into each warm tortilla. Top with diced red onion, fresh cilantro, diced avocado, a spoonful of salsa verde, and crumbled cotija cheese if using. Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
⏱️ 5 min
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Trader Joe'sTrader Joe's Carne Asada Tacos
Ingredients
For the Carne Asada
- 1 1/2 pounds Trader Joe's carne asada
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
For the Tacos
- 12 corn tortillas, small
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
- 1 avocado, diced or sliced
- 1/2 cup salsa verde, or pico de gallo
- 1/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400-450°F) or a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly brush the grill grates or skillet with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 425 - 2
Place the Trader Joe's carne asada directly on the preheated grill or into the hot skillet. Cook for 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium doneness, or until it reaches your desired internal temperature. The meat should have nice char marks.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Once cooked, remove the carne asada from the grill or skillet and transfer it to a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and let it rest for at least 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring tender meat.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
While the meat rests, warm the corn tortillas. You can do this by placing them directly on the grill for 30 seconds per side, in a dry skillet over medium heat, or wrapped in a damp paper towel and microwaved for 30-60 seconds, until soft and pliable.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
After resting, thinly slice the carne asada against the grain, then chop it into bite-sized pieces suitable for tacos.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Assemble your tacos: Place a generous amount of chopped carne asada into each warm tortilla. Top with diced red onion, fresh cilantro, diced avocado, a spoonful of salsa verde, and crumbled cotija cheese if using. Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
⏱️ 5 min