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Carnitas-Style Grilled Beef Tacos

Beef Flat Iron Steaks get big south-of-the-border flavor from cilantro, onions and tomatillos.

Carnitas-Style Grilled Beef Tacos

Cook Time: 45 Minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients: 16

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Ingredients

Toppings:

Marinade:

Avocado Salsa:

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl. Place beef steaks and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steaks to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes to 2 hours.

  2. Step 2

    Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 10 to 14 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 12 to 16 minutes) for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.

  3. Step 3

    Meanwhile combine avocado salsa ingredients in medium bowl. Set aside.

  4. Step 4

    Place tortillas on grid. Grill until warm and slightly charred. Remove; keep warm.

  5. Step 5

    Carve steaks into slices. Serve in tortillas with avocado salsa. Top with onion, cilantro and lime wedges, as desired.

Nutrition Information

493 Calories

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5g SAT FAT

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35g PROTEIN

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4.4 mg IRON

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11.4 mg ZINC

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* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet

Nutrition information per serving, using flat iron steaks: 493 Calories; 171 Calories from fat; 19g Total Fat (5 g Saturated Fat; 9 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 68 mg Cholesterol; 407 mg Sodium; 45 g Total Carbohydrate; 7.4 g Dietary Fiber; 35 g Protein; 4.4 mg Iron; 6.1 mg NE Niacin; 0.7 mg Vitamin B6; 4.1 mcg Vitamin B12; 11.4 mg Zinc; 27.7 mcg Selenium.

This recipe is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium.

Safe Handling Tips:

  • Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
  • Separate raw meat from other foods.
  • Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
  • Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
  • Wash all produce prior to use.
  • Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
  • Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
  • Refrigerate leftovers promptly.

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