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Easy, fun and festive recipe from Nevada Foodies. Check out this recipe and many others at https://nevadafoodies.com/carne-asada-elk-tacos/
Festive and flavorful, carne asada is a straightforward dish of thinly sliced grilled meat, served as a main entree or combined into other dishes like burritos or my favorite – Carne Asada Elk Tacos. While the flank steak or skirt steak are popular choice cuts for grilling, I’ve found sirloin steak and other protein packed pieces are just as tender and delicious.
Now some might simply season the meat with salt and pepper before hitting the grill; however, I prefer to give the meat a bath in a blend of aromatic citrus, spices, garlic and olive oil. Left alone to soak for an hour or longer will allow the meat to take on bright and distinct flavors of the marinade.
When ready, get the grill as hot as you can whether it be a charcoal or gas grill. You want to hear a sizzle when the meat hits the grates. Sear both sides of the steak and remove when done. Let the meat rest before slicing against the grain as thinly as you prefer. Serve the grilled elk carne asada in warm tortillas with fresh pico de gallo salsa, lime wedges, sliced avocado, radishes and crumbled cotija cheese.
Prep Time: 1 hour 30 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Serves: 4