I have been trying to duplicate the taco bus taco's that I like so much, does anyone have a tested carne asada recipe to share
Carne Asada
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4 LBS OF BEEF FLAP MEAT (RANCHERA).
1 LIME, JUICED
1 LEMON, JUICED
1 ORANGE, JUICED OR 1/2 CUP OJ
2 T CHILI POWDER
1-1/2 T DRIED OREGANO LEAVES
2 T GROUND CUMIN
1-1/2 tsp CRUSHED CORIANDER SEEDS
6 GARLIC CLOVES, COARSLEY CHOPPED
1/2 CUP SOY SAUCE
2 SLICED JALAPENO CHILIS
1 MEDIUM ONION, SLICED THIN
COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS IN A 1-GALLON ZIPLOC BAG; CLOSE AND MIX WELL. ADD BEEF FLAP MEAT (RANCHERA). MARINATE IN BAG UP TO 24 HOURS TURNING FREQUENTLY.
1 LIME, JUICED
1 LEMON, JUICED
1 ORANGE, JUICED OR 1/2 CUP OJ
2 T CHILI POWDER
1-1/2 T DRIED OREGANO LEAVES
2 T GROUND CUMIN
1-1/2 tsp CRUSHED CORIANDER SEEDS
6 GARLIC CLOVES, COARSLEY CHOPPED
1/2 CUP SOY SAUCE
2 SLICED JALAPENO CHILIS
1 MEDIUM ONION, SLICED THIN
COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS IN A 1-GALLON ZIPLOC BAG; CLOSE AND MIX WELL. ADD BEEF FLAP MEAT (RANCHERA). MARINATE IN BAG UP TO 24 HOURS TURNING FREQUENTLY.
This:
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/carne-asada-with-black-beans
I always pick Rick Bayless when it comes to Mexican food!
http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/carne-asada-with-black-beans
I always pick Rick Bayless when it comes to Mexican food!
He does know his Mexican food. Frontera Grill is one of my first stops whenever I am in Chicago.
Yup, and one of the most Zen person I ever seen in a kitchen...
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Spoiler alert for the end...
I don't understand why Rick Bayless wasn't the winner here, his stuff looked better...
Asada aside, don't forge the rest. Try to find fresh corn tortillas locally, make good salsa, use shredded cabbage (not lettuce), chopped onions, cilantro, radishes, and carrots for the truly authentic taco.
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I tried this recipe and the tacos came out pretty good, here are some pics
wow, the sure does look good.
The Mrs. would be very jealous if she saw this thread. Carne asada is one of her favorites, myself, I prefer carnitas. Yummy!!
Looks nice!
Rick Bayless does 2 interesting with onions.
1-Diced red onion marinated in the juice of 1 orange and 2 limes with a bit of salt. 2 days in the fridge and try it.
2-Cook a whole white onion (peel included) on the BBQ before you cook the meat. While the meat cook, peel, slice, drizzle of lime juice and salt!
Rick Bayless does 2 interesting with onions.
1-Diced red onion marinated in the juice of 1 orange and 2 limes with a bit of salt. 2 days in the fridge and try it.
2-Cook a whole white onion (peel included) on the BBQ before you cook the meat. While the meat cook, peel, slice, drizzle of lime juice and salt!
Mike next time you make this give me a ring. I can make it to your place in 5 minutes as long as the street lights cooperate. 
dang.. I want some tacos!
Times like this I really really miss living in the Pleasure Point area of Santa Cruz. Taqueria Vallarta was just a 10 minute walk away and Casa Rositas (mexi-american) just a stone throw.
I bet that marinade would work for chicken too? I'm trying it!
Your fire looked great, what wood did you throw in there? not your standard mesquite charcoal, I would say.
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Times like this I really miss living in LA and going to the gardens of Taxco, or Phoenix.... Jersey is a real waste land, but the Indian Food here is fantastic
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The wood was alder, next time I am going to try mesquite charcoal
We tried this recipe last night using chicken breast. Used standard charcoal w/ wood chips for a little smoke. It's a keeper!
I can't wait till I try it using some red meat. The Missus - I mean WE have decided that less red meat is better for us.
I really used to like Salmon, but not so much anymore.
-jim
I can't wait till I try it using some red meat. The Missus - I mean WE have decided that less red meat is better for us.
I really used to like Salmon, but not so much anymore.
-jim
I printed out the recipe for my recipe box dude. I will try it with ranchera meat next week.
I made this Saturday, good stuff. Yesterday, I used the leftover beef strips in a salad, and remade the marinade, scaled down, with a higher proportion of lemon and lime, added some oil and mayo and it became an incredible salad dressing. According to my girlfriend: "best. salad. ever."
