These carne asada tacos combine the flavors of Mexico and Argentina with a delicious chipotle-grilled steak topped with mango chimichurri for a refreshing bite. These steak tacos are perfect for barbecues and tailgating.
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I have talked before about how our dog Sally is an essential part of our family. Just as I want to feed my family food that is good for them and made with real ingredients, I want the same for Sally. That is why we were really excited to learn that Beneful, which is the dog food we use regularly, is now better than ever. The Beneful Originals and Incredibites dry dog foods feature meat as the #1 ingredient and have no added sugar.
Inspired by Sally’s favorite food, Beneful Originals with Real Meat, I created a delicious recipe for carne asada tacos with my own take on chimichurri sauce. These tacos are filled with delicious ribeye steak grilled to perfection, combined with a little heat from the chipotle seasoning and the fresh taste of the cilantro-based chimichurri. The sweetness of the mango makes for a delicious steak taco that everyone will love.
Sally, our Springer spaniel, and my daughter Ariane have a special relationship. When we adopted Sally, she completely changed Ariane’s life by motivating her to be more social and helping her come out of her shell.
Soon after Sally arrived, Ariane was so excited that she decided to participate in a show-and-tell for the first time. She started using Sally as an icebreaker to start conversations, which was so hard for her before.
Sally’s unconditional love brings so much happiness into my daughter’s life, so we want to make her happy and show her how much we love her by choosing her food carefully. Beneful’s new reformulated recipes were developed in response to pet owners’ feedback. It’s great to know that the company took that feedback into consideration, because when we love our dogs, we want quality food with familiar ingredients and real meat, and that is what Beneful provides with its new formula.
Sally loves the Beneful Originals with Real Beef. It’s got the same texture she likes, and we could really see that she was more excited than ever to eat it, so the taste must be great.
It’s important to note that dogs can be sensitive to change, especially when it comes to food. Even if you currently feed your dog Beneful, you’ll want to transition to the new Beneful recipe as you would for a new type of food. Look out for helpful feeding tips and tricks to make the transition smooth.
Chipotle Carne Asada Tacos With Mango Chimichurri
Grilled chipotle ribeye steak, sliced, served in corn tortillas and topped with a fresh mango-and-cilantro chimichurri. A mix of Mexican and Argentine flavors for barbecues and tailgating.
Ingredients
For the chipotle carne asada tacos
- 4 rib eye steaks, about 8 oz each
- 2 teaspoons chipotle powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing
- 12 small corn tortillas
For the mango chimichurri
- 1 mango, peeled, pitted, and diced small
- 1 cup lightly packed chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- ¾ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the cilantro, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice. Pulse 5 to 10 times, until the cilantro is finely chopped and everything is combined.
- Move the mixture to a glass bowl and fold in the red onion and mango. For the best flavor, chill the chimichurri for a few hours or overnight.
- Take the steaks out of the refrigerator 45 minutes to 1 hour before cooking, so they come to room temperature.
- Preheat the grill to high heat, with one side set up for direct heat and one side for indirect heat.
- Mix the chipotle powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Lightly brush the steaks with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season both sides with the spice mix.
- Grill the steaks directly over high heat for 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- Move the steaks to a plate, cover them with foil, and let them rest for 5 minutes before cutting.
- Wrap the corn tortillas in a damp napkin or paper towel and warm them in the microwave for 1 minute.
- Slice the steaks into strips and place them on the warm tortillas. Drizzle with the mango chimichurri and serve.
Notes
Make the chimichurri ahead and chill it so the flavors blend.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 279Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 433mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 9g
Nutritional values are estimates calculated using standard databases. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients and brands used.
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Oh man, you have me drooling over here- I had a salad for lunch, no meat in that! I think it’s wonderful that your daughter has such a great relationship with Sally! Now I must go clean up the drool from my keyboard! #client
Que ricos taquitos!. El chimichurri me encanta y creo que esta receta esta para chuparse los dedos. Gracias por compartir.
Esos tacos se ven deliciosos. Siempre me ha gustado la combinación de lo salado y lo dulce de la fruta.