Fire Grilled Carne Asada Tacos W/ Homemade Tortillas

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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:

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

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

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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!
 
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.
 
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.
 
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?
 
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!
 
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!
 
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.... :whistle:

Those look really good anyway. :-D
 
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.... :whistle:

Those look really good anyway. :-D

Hmmm...you wouldn't happen to be referring to my recent "Intervention" thread, would you? :confused:
 
WOW, how did I miss this post?

The grub looks killer Moose, But where the heck is my plate? Oh speaking of plates, I like your checker board plates!
 
Hmmm...you wouldn't happen to be referring to my recent "Intervention" thread, would you? :confused:

Didn't get a chance to respond there until the thread was buried, so I thought I could do so here. What ya done here is good!
 
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