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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