Carne Asada

Classic Mexican grilled skirt steak served with charred poblano chiles and green onions, topped with fresh avocado and served with warm tortillas. Perfect for a traditional taco feast.

6 servings
40 min

Ingredients

  • 8 whole poblano chiles
  • 2 bunches green onions
  • 2 pounds skirt steak
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
  • 12 pieces tortillas
  • 2 whole avocados
  • 2 whole limes
  • 1 cup Salsa Mexicana

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Prepare barbecue (high heat). Grill chiles and onions until charred all over, about 3 minutes for onions and 5 minutes for chiles. Transfer onions to plate; tent with foil. Transfer chiles to large bowl; cover with plastic and let stand 15 minutes. Peel and seed; cut into 1-inch-wide strips. Transfer to plate; tent with foil.

    23 min

  2. 2.

    Rub steak with garlic; sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper. Grill until cooked to desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium. Transfer to work surface; cool 5 minutes. Grill tortillas until warm and slightly charred, about 10 seconds per side. Cut steak crosswise into strips; transfer to plate.

    12 min

  3. 3.

    Serve steak with tortillas, chiles, green onions, avocado slices, lime wedges, and Salsa Mexicana.

    5 min

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