Slow Cooker Carne Asada

6 hours + 15 min

8 servings

Your effortless, go-to recipe for a simple way to make delish tacos any night of the week. Slightly spicy, this tender beef has just the right seasoning for crowd-pleasing tacos. Dish up in corn tortillas and top with shredded cheese and Poco Picante Salsa. Cool it down with Creamy Guacamole or a dollop of yogurt.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs (900 g) flank steak or hanger steak
  • 1–1 12 tbsp Carne Asada Marinade Mix or Taco Seasoning
  • 14 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, about 1 orange
  • 14 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, about 1 lime
  • 14 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, about 1 lemon
  • 14 cup low-sodium soy or tamari sauce
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • Sea salt and black pepper, to taste, optional
  • 16 corn tortillas or taco shells

Preparation

  1. Season both sides of steak with marinade mix. Place in a slow cooker.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, soy sauce and vinegar. Pour over steak.
  3. Cover; cook on low for 6 hours.
  4. Remove steak to a cutting board. Let rest for 5–10 min. With two forks, pull meat into shreds. Stir into the sauce.
  5. Serve with corn tortillas. Add toppings, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 290, Fat 10 g (Saturated 2 g, 0.3 0 g), Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 420 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g (Fiber 2 g, Sugars 2 g), Protein 28 g.

Tips

Streamline taco night and use a store-bought blend of shredded Mexican-flavoured cheeses. They usually combine cheeses like Monterey Jack, Cheddar and Queso Quesadilla.

Use up leftovers in burrito bowls or add to Caesar or Greek Salads for a fun flavour twist.

Perfectly Balance Your Plate

Serve with 1 cup sliced veggies and 1 tbsp Epicure Dip, your choice.