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    Carne Asada Tacos

    Source of Recipe

    Bon Appétit - Light and Easy (Special Edition)

    Recipe Introduction


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

    No Carbohydrate levels available
    Serves 4.

    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)

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

    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.

    Per serving: calories, 230...fat 10g... sodium 443mg.... cholesterol 21mg

 

 

 


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