Fire Grilled Carne Asada Tacos W/ Homemade Tortillas

Moose · 05-17-2010, 12:21 PM

Last night we decided to have carne asada tacos. As the missus left for the store to get some supplies, I suggested we try and make our own tortillas. So, she bought some pre-made masa dough and a cast iron tortilla press from the Mexican market and we're in business!

I fired up the Kingsford Oval for my usual smoky reverse sear, with a few chunks of oak on the hot coals:

After the meat was cooked, I pulled it, along with the crispy onions I carefully grilled without burning too much:

And finally, here's two plated tacos on the fresh tortillas along with a few slices of colby jack/poblano quesadilla:

The tortillas has a nice crisp texture on the outside, yet were puffy and light on the inside. They were amazing, and I don't think we'll ever use store bought tortillas for tacos again!

Phubar · 05-17-2010, 12:28 PM

Deeeelicious looking Moose!

SmokeJumper · 05-17-2010, 12:37 PM

Beautiful eats! We regularly buy the masa dough as well from a local tortilla factory and they come out so much better off the pan than store bought.

planoguy · 05-17-2010, 12:56 PM

Looks great

hcj3rd · 05-17-2010, 01:06 PM

I'm impressed. Good looking grub.

landarc · 05-17-2010, 01:26 PM

Nice cooking there Mooese, Yeah, fresh tortillas are pretty special. I happen to live 3 blocks from a Mexican store and can get them easily. But, yours look great.

King · 05-17-2010, 01:35 PM

Fantastic!

Is that skirt steak you use for carne asada? I just bought 2lbs of skirt steak from a mexican grocery store about a mile from where I work. It will be my first time grilling skirt steak, I also want to make carne asadas. Any advise?

peppasawce · 05-17-2010, 01:37 PM

Simply looks Scrumptious

I'M OFF · 05-17-2010, 01:47 PM

sweet
I did basically the same last night for my buddies b-day. To sloshed to remember to take pictures though.

Moose · 05-17-2010, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King

Fantastic!

Is that skirt steak you use for carne asada? I just bought 2lbs of skirt steak from a mexican grocery store about a mile from where I work. It will be my first time grilling skirt steak, I also want to make carne asadas. Any advise?

Yes, it is skirt steak. I usually get the USDA Choice skirt at Costco. The marinade is simple:

Orange Juice
Thinly Sliced Onions
Cilantro
Seasoning Salt

I usually let it marinate in a plastic bag 1-2 days.

Most folks grill it over high heat, but I prefer a reverse sear with some wood chunks for a smokier taste while it's cooking indirect. I find it's best when cooked medium rare.

Hope that helps!

King · 05-17-2010, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moose

Yes, it is skirt steak. I usually get the USDA Choice skirt at Costco. The marinade is simple:

Orange Juice
Thinly Sliced Onions
Cilantro
Seasoning Salt

I usually let it marinate in a plastic bag 1-2 days.

Most folks grill it over high heat, but I prefer a reverse sear with some wood chunks for a smokier taste while it's cooking indirect. I find it's best when cooked medium rare.

Hope that helps!

That sounds soooo good...I'm doing it! Thanks!

Smokey Al Gold · 05-17-2010, 02:16 PM

Wow moose that is absolutely awesome! Killer looking tortillas too! I'm going to have to try your marinade recipe

Grillman · 05-17-2010, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moose

I find it's best when cooked medium rare.

I would think it would be best....when it was eaten.

Gore · 05-17-2010, 06:05 PM

Gheesh, I thought you weren't supposed to flip those skirt steaks until the internal temp hits about 210* and those tortillas are also supposed to be completely black on one side, no? At least that's what I read recently....

Those look really good anyway.

Moose · 05-17-2010, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gore

Gheesh, I thought you weren't supposed to flip those skirt steaks until the internal temp hits about 210* and those tortillas are also supposed to be completely black on one side, no? At least that's what I read recently....

Those look really good anyway.

Hmmm...you wouldn't happen to be referring to my recent "Intervention" thread, would you?

05-17-2010, 12:21 PM	#1
Moose somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-12-08 Location: Gallatin, TN Name/Nickname : Richard	Fire Grilled Carne Asada Tacos W/ Homemade Tortillas Last night we decided to have carne asada tacos. As the missus left for the store to get some supplies, I suggested we try and make our own tortillas. So, she bought some pre-made masa dough and a cast iron tortilla press from the Mexican market and we're in business! I fired up the Kingsford Oval for my usual smoky reverse sear, with a few chunks of oak on the hot coals: After the meat was cooked, I pulled it, along with the crispy onions I carefully grilled without burning too much: And finally, here's two plated tacos on the fresh tortillas along with a few slices of colby jack/poblano quesadilla: The tortillas has a nice crisp texture on the outside, yet were puffy and light on the inside. They were amazing, and I don't think we'll ever use store bought tortillas for tacos again! __________________ Moose *Showcase Your Cooking in the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns!* 2017's "Mayo Explosion" The 2022 Steak Cooking Controversy: Follow the Science! Check out my blog: www.mooseonfire.com

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05-17-2010, 01:26 PM	#6
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: sAn leAnDRo, CA	Nice cooking there Mooese, Yeah, fresh tortillas are pretty special. I happen to live 3 blocks from a Mexican store and can get them easily. But, yours look great. __________________ [COLOR=DarkGreen][COLOR=DarkRed][SIZE=1]me: I don't drink anymore Yelonutz: me either, but, then again, I don't drink any less [/SIZE][/COLOR][/COLOR][SIZE=1][COLOR=DarkRed] [COLOR=Pink]SSS[/COLOR] [/COLOR][/SIZE]

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King Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-22-09 Location: O'Fallon, MO	Fantastic! Is that skirt steak you use for carne asada? I just bought 2lbs of skirt steak from a mexican grocery store about a mile from where I work. It will be my first time grilling skirt steak, I also want to make carne asadas. Any advise? __________________ [FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=3][COLOR=black]Arthur Aguirre [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][URL="http://majorleaguegrilling.com/"]Major League Grilling.com[/URL] [URL="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Major-League-Grilling/103389943087862"]MLG Facebook Page[/URL] 22.5" Weber Smoky Mountain Smoker 22.5" Weber OTG Weber Spirit E-310 Brinkman offset smoker Brinkman ECB smoker (modified) UDS (under construction)

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SmokeJumper is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-14-10 Location: San Francisco, CA and Phu Quoc Island Vietnam	Beautiful eats! We regularly buy the masa dough as well from a local tortilla factory and they come out so much better off the pan than store bought.

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planoguy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-02-09 Location: Plano, TX	Looks great

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hcj3rd On the road to being a farker Join Date: 10-13-09 Location: Alvin, Texas	I'm impressed. Good looking grub.

05-17-2010, 01:47 PM	#9
I'M OFF Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-02-09 Location: VISTA, CA	sweet I did basically the same last night for my buddies b-day. To sloshed to remember to take pictures though.

05-17-2010, 02:16 PM	#12
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05-17-2010, 06:05 PM	#14
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