Mediterranean Diet Friendly Carne Asada Lettuce Wrap Tacos

Total time1 hr 35 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time10 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Carne Asada Lettuce Wrap Tacos

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the steak

1 ½ lb skirt steak or flank steak
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Chef's tip
Use the same weight and cut the chicken to match the recipe. Cook it to 165°F (74°C). For a long braise, slow-cooker recipe, or pressure-cooker recipe, shorten the cooking time because chicken thighs tenderize faster than steak.
Chef's tip
Use the same weight and cut the chicken to match the recipe. Cook it to 165°F (74°C). For a long braise, slow-cooker recipe, or pressure-cooker recipe, shorten the cooking time because chicken thighs tenderize faster than steak.
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

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

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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