Finished grilled tacos on a red plate, sitting on a wood table.

Carnitas-Style Grilled Beef Tacos

Name: Carnitas-Style Grilled Beef Tacos
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Beef
Ingredients: 4 beef Flat Iron Steaks (about 8 ounces each); 18 small corn tortillas (6 to 7-inch diameter); Toppings:; Minced onion, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, lime wedges; Marinade:; 1 cup prepared tomatillo salsa; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; Avocado Salsa:; 1-1/2 cups prepared tomatillo salsa; 1 large avocado, diced; 2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup minced white onion; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe and Photo Courtesy of BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com

Makes: 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 - 120 minutes
Cook Time: 10 - 20 minutes

Ingredients:

4 beef Flat Iron Steaks (about 8 ounces each)
18 small corn tortillas (6 to 7-inch diameter)

Toppings:

Minced onion, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, lime wedges

Marinade:

1 cup prepared tomatillo salsa
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Avocado Salsa:

1-1/2 cups prepared tomatillo salsa
1 large avocado, diced
2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup minced white onion
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

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.
Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade.
Preheat grill to medium.
Place steaks on cooking grid; grill, covered, 12 to 16 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.
Meanwhile combine avocado salsa ingredients in medium bowl. Set aside.
Place tortillas on cooking grid. Grill until warm and slightly charred. Remove; keep warm.
Carve steaks into slices.
Serve in tortillas with avocado salsa. Top with onion, cilantro and lime wedges, as desired.