Tacos Al Carbon

Tacos al carbon literally means “tacos grilled over charcoal” but they can also be cooked over a wood fire. The smoky flavour characteristic of charcoal infused into these steak tacos is what makes them so delicious and unique. Tacos al carbon is made with marinated grilled steak and spring onions, both cooked together over the grill. They are then chopped and served over warm tortillas with salsa, and a simple garnish of coriander and onions. Tacos al carbon can also be made with marinated grilled boneless chicken thighs or pork shoulder steaks. These Mexican tacos are mostly prepared in the north of Mexico and have crossed the border to Texas, especially within Mexican-American communities. Top Tips to Make Authentic Tacos al Carbon Use good quality steak. This is the key ingredient for these tacos, so make sure to use a good cut of meat. Skirt, flank, sirloin and rump steak work great for this recipe. Marinate the steak for a couple of hours before grilling. This will help tenderize the meat and add flavour. Grill the steak over medium-high heat. Grilling the steak over medium-high heat helps to sear the outside of the meat and lock in the juices. Let the steak rest before cutting. This will help keep the juices in the meat. Allow 6 to 7 minutes of rest before cutting. The marinade recipe for the steaks is Gran Luchito Guajillo Fajita & Taco Mix, citrus juice, coriander and olive oil. We leave the meat to marinate for 2 to 3 hours in the fridge, then cook it at room temperature. Serve these delicious tacos al carbon with a side of Elotes and Cowboy Beans.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet