Comprehensive Fiesta Menu: Carne Asada Tacos, Puréed Salsa, Churros, and Margaritas
A festive spread for Cinco de Mayo featuring authentic taqueria-style steak tacos, a spicy roasted salsa, cinnamon-sugar churros, and classic shaken margaritas. Chef's tips: (1) Marinating the steak for at least 30 minutes is crucial for both tenderness and flavor penetration. (2) For the salsa, roasting the vegetables beforehand adds a smoky depth that complements the carne asada. (3) Shaking the churros in a paper bag helps achieve an even coating of cinnamon sugar without a mess. (4) When making margaritas, shaking for a full 30 seconds ensures the drink is properly chilled and slightly diluted for the best taste. (5) Warm your corn tortillas briefly on a griddle or in a microwave to prevent them from breaking when folded.
- Time: 60 min
- Servings: 4
Source: ChefChef
Ingredients
- lbs Flank steak
- About 1 cup total Marinade
- To taste Seasonings
- About 2-3 cups total Salsa ingredients
- pods Dried chili pods
- tortillas Corn tortillas
- As needed Taco toppings
- Churros
- sugar, 1 tbsp cinnamon Churro coating
- Per standard cocktail ratio Margarita liquids
- As needed Margarita glass rim