Classic Carne Asada Street Tacos!

[civilsmoker]

We usually do Carne Asada on the gasser cause it’s easy however the Christmas season means doing it the right way!!

So got the X-Fire prepped up with some hot coals and mesquite chunks and put the grate just a few inches above them....

All loaded up!

Turn one after about 5 mins.....the coals are HOT!

Bingo 12 mins and all done!

Carne Asada isn’t complete without grilled green onions!

Pure grilled goodness!

Sliced it thin then matched cilantro lime rice, cheese, cilantro, salsa and cojita!

Oh and for desert Carne nachos!

This is as warm a a Yule log fire!

 

[shoebe]

Wow I want some

 

[jcam222]

Man that looks delcious!! Definitely flavors I love.

 

[civilsmoker]

Wow I want some

Thanks shoebe! Grab a plate and pull up a chair!

Man that looks delcious!! Definitely flavors I love.

Thanks jcam! The classic hot coals really added great flavor even in the short cook time. This was food coma number 3 for the Christmas Holiday.

 

[Hawging It]

Looking real good.

 

[6GRILLZNTN]

Great looking meal civil!

 

[civilsmoker]

Looking real good.

Thanks Hawg! As you know I’m on a smoking mission and this was step 2! I need to work on my portions if I’m going to make it to the end of the journey.......

Great looking meal civil!

Thanks 5G!

Maybe it’s just me but I agree with you! Watching a full grate full of meat sear over coals is a “good look”. Lol

 

[dj mishima]

Awesome!

 

[civilsmoker]

Awesome!

Thanks dj!

 

[S-met]

We usually do Carne Assad on the gasser cause it’s easy however the Christmas season means doing it the right way!!

So got the X-Fire prepped up with some hot coals and mesquite chunks and put the grate just a few inches above them....
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All loaded up!
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Turn one after about 5 mins.....the coals are HOT!
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Bingo 12 mins and all done!
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Carne Asada isn’t complete without grilled green onions!
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Pure grilled goodness!
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Sliced it thin then matched cilantro lime rice, cheese, cilantro, salsa and cojita!
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Oh and for desert Carne nachos!
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This is as warm a a Yule log fire!
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Great job on the carne. Luv me some tacos!

 

[sawhorseray]

Man, the only trouble I'd have with those tacos would be to stop eating them. That is goodness on a flour tortilla, Like. RAY

 

[SmokinAl]

Fantastic!
It doesn't get much better than that!
Al

 

[Winterrider]

Your on a roll Civil. Very nice. . .

 

[xray]

Wowza!! Looks awesome!

I’ll take a yule log like that for Christmas.

 

[civilsmoker]

Great job on the carne. Luv me some tacos!

Thanks S-met! What’s not to Luv about meat wrapped in a little soft taco shell!

Man, the only trouble I'd have with those tacos would be to stop eating them. That is goodness on a flour tortilla, Like. RAY

Ray, I have the same problem! Carne is just goodness no matter how you eat it!

Fantastic!
It doesn't get much better than that!
Al

Thanks Al, much appreciated!!!!

Your on a roll Civil. Very nice. . .

Thanks Winter! Just roll me off the couch!

Wowza!! Looks awesome!

I’ll take a yule log like that for Christmas.

Thanks xray! Yea cooking over natural fire/coals has become my absolutely fav way to prepare protein for glutenous consumption!!!!

In fact, I have a pretty good source that says the X-Fire may find its self out fitted with a rotisserie in the coming year......

 

[civilsmoker]

C.ray, kruizer, Derek, and five, thanks for the likes they are much appreciated!

 

[Winterrider]

Anyone used venison, like the lean backstrap or top round for Carne Asada ?

 

[civilsmoker]

Anyone used venison, like the lean backstrap or top round for Carne Asada ?

I haven’t....you would have to be real careful cause either would dry out quick.....if it was marinated and then just flash seared on super hot fire it should work good I suspect

 

[sawhorseray]

Congrats on the carousel ride CC, well deserved! RAY

 

[civilsmoker]

Congrats on the carousel ride CC, well deserved! RAY

Thanks RAY! It sure is a nice surprise..... I’m happy we have a forum such as this to share and learn with others!