Tacos Al Pastor Made With Grilled Beef Steaks
Tacos Al Pastor Made With Grilled Beef Steaks are a delightful fusion of flavors that will elevate your dining experience. This vibrant dish features tender, marinated beef grilled to perfection and paired with sweet, caramelized pineapple. Each taco is bursting with taste, thanks to a spicy marinade that infuses the meat with rich, savory notes. Perfect for casual gatherings or family dinners, these tacos can be customized with your favorite toppings like fresh cilantro and creamy avocado.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 6 dried chile peppers (3 Guajillo and 3 Pasilla)
- 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon anise seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican Oregano)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
- 1/8 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pounds boneless beef shoulder (sliced ¾" thick)
- 6 rings fresh pineapple (cut into chunks)
- 2 sweet onions (sliced)
- 16 corn tortillas
- Cilantro and avocado (chopped for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Stem and seed the dried chiles. Microwave them in water until softened (about 3 minutes). Blend with chipotle chiles, orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, spices, sugar, and olive oil until smooth. Cook in a saucepan over moderate heat until thickened.
- Marinate the Beef: Place sliced beef in a baking dish and coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 12 hours.
- Grill: Preheat grill to high heat then lower it to medium. Grill beef for about 12 minutes per side and grill pineapple rings until caramelized.
- Assemble Tacos: Let meat rest before slicing thinly against the grain. Warm tortillas and fill each with beef, pineapple, onions, cilantro, and optional avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg