The mashed potatoes serve a practical purpose too: they hold the carne asada steak and cheese in place while you’re frying everything up. Knowing how good they are, I also tend to put mashed potatoes into other kinds of tacos. I still make these “tacos de papa” to this day, especially after Thanksgiving when there are mashed potatoes to use up. Trust me! When I was growing up sometimes my Nana would put mashed potatoes and cheese into warm corn tortillas, then fry them in some olive oil. Um, because it’s delicious! I know that putting mashed potatoes in carne asada tacos might sound strange, but mashed potatoes are incredible in tacos. Why Are There Mashed Potatoes in These Tacos? You can do this for a simple dinner at home or for a Cinco De Mayo celebration! Tacos de canasta are pretty much my go-to for outdoor summer gatherings. This way everyone can grab as many tacos as they want and then add whatever fixings they like. If you have a basket and some parchment paper available, I recommend servings these tacos “de canasta,” which means “in a basket.” You don’t have to do this of course, but I like putting a basket of tacos in the center of the table with a bunch of toppings in jars/bowls arranged around the basket. The end result is a crispy yet chewy taco that you can open up and fill with your desired fixings like salsa, guacamole, and more cheese – you name it! Serve Them “De Canasta” The tortillas are warmed first to make them pliable and easy to fill, then the stuffed tortillas are pan-fried. Tacos dorados are crispy tacos made with corn tortillas and fried in oil until lightly golden. For special occasions, my mother would marinate a flank steak overnight and then make carne asada for breakfast with fried eggs and Mexican beans. Marinating the meat is important because it tenderizes the beef and helps you cook up a perfectly cooked steak this has a slightly crisp char on the outside but is tender on the inside.Ĭarne asada can be served for any meal of the day. What is Carne Asada?Ĭarne asada is a Mexican dish that means “grilled meat.” Usually, it is made with skirt steak or flank steak, which is marinated and then grilled or seared to give the meat a charred flavor. The end result is crispy crunchy tacos that you can customize with your preferred taco fixings. Warm corn tortillas are stuffed with tender sliced beef, mashed potatoes (more on that later), and oodles of cheese before being lightly fried until golden. With Cinco De Mayo just around the corner, I thought it was time to share another tasty taco recipe! Today, we’re talking about carne asada tacos made with flavorful, perfectly cooked steak. Why Are There Mashed Potatoes in These Tacos?.
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