Low Sodium Carne Asada Lettuce Wrap Tacos

Total time1 hr 35 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time10 min

Low Sodium Carne Asada Lettuce Wrap Tacos

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the steak

1 ½ lb skirt steak or flank steak
Signature Farms USDA Choice Beef Boneless Skirt Steak - 1.5Lbs USDA Choice Beef Skirt Steak Boneless - 1.50 Lb USDA Choice Beef Skirt Steak Swift Premium USDA Choice Beef Skirt Steak Fresh Wegmans Skirt Steak
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¼ cup fresh orange juice (from about 1 orange)
3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp ground ginger
1 tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.

For the fresh salsa

1 cup mango, finely diced (from about 1 medium mango)
1 cup english cucumber, finely diced
¼ cup red onion, finely diced
3 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
¼ tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.

For serving

1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
1 avocado, sliced (optional)
lime wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
In a large zip-top bag or shallow dish, whisk together the orange juice, 3 tbsp lime juice, olive oil, garlic, 1/4 cup cilantro, dried oregano, turmeric, ginger, and 1 tsp salt until combined. Add the skirt steak, seal or cover, and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
2
While the steak marinates, combine the mango, cucumber, red onion, 3 tbsp cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl. Stir to combine and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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