Tacos A La Ninfa Recipes

TACOS AL CARBON

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A quick and easy preparation for the best Tacos al Carbon at home (and indoors)! Featuring flavorful, pan-seared flank steak and flour tortillas.

Provided by Kelly Anthony

Time 4h23m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice ((about 4-6 limes))
1 tablespoon + 1 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt, separated
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
3 teaspoons black pepper, separated
1 cup + 4 tablespoons canola or avocado oil, separated
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
4 cloves of garlic, roughly chopped
2 pounds flank steak ((no more than 3/4" thick -- see note below))
12 flour tortillas
Topping Ideas: Queso, shredded cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce, or sour cream

Steps:

Add the lime juice, 1 tablespoon Kosher salt, sugar, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper to a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Slowly drizzle in 1 cup of oil, whisking all the while. Then, add the cilantro and garlic and stir to combine.
Transfer the marinade to a zip-top bag and add the flank steak. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
Remove the beef from the bag and pat dry with a paper towel. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of oil and sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Rub all over to adhere, and set aside until ready to use.
Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil to a large, skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high to high heat. Once the oil has come to temperature, sear the steak for 6-7 minutes on the first side, turn, and sear for 4-5 minutes more.
Allow to rest 10 minutes. Then, slice the beef as thin as possible (cutting against the grain), roll in flour tortillas, and top as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 91 mg, Sodium 492 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TACOS A LA NINFA

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These tacos are served at Ninfa's restaurants. Although a chain now, the original restaurant on Navigation Street in Houston can not be duplicated for ambiance and quality of the food. These tacos are easy to make, and are delicious. The prep time includes an hour of marinating.

Provided by PanNan

Categories Steak

Time 1h25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 lb beef steak (your favorite kind)
1 cup orange juice
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup soy sauce
flour tortilla (fresh is best, if you can make them or get them)
salsa or pico de gallo (your favorite)

Steps:

Make marinade with orange juice, pineapple juice, Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce.
Marinate steak in the marinade at least one hour.
Grill the steak medium rare, brushing with the marinade.
When done, cut the steak into small cubes.
Place a row of steak cubes near the edge of a tortilla, and roll it up.
Grill tortilla with meat for one minute on each side until the tortilla is piping hot and a little browned.
Serve with salsa, pico de gallo, rice and beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.1, Fat 18.6, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 76, Sodium 2409.8, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 15.5, Protein 26

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