Black Powder Charred Carne Asada Tacos with Roasted Poblanos Avocado Crema

ingredients
For the carne asada:
- 2 Mauro Provisions Outer Skirt Steak
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons Mauro Provisions Black Powder Rub
- Vegetable oil, for greasing
- 4 to 5 red jalapeños
- 12 warm corn tortillas, for serving
- 2 to 3 limes, sliced into wedges, for serving
- 1 small bunch cilantro, roughly chopped, for serving
For the avocado crema:
- ½ cup Mexican crema or sour cream
- 2 ripe avocados, chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, some reserved for garnish
- 2 to 3 limes, zested and juiced, divided
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the roasted poblano strips (rajas):
- 4 medium poblano chiles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion, cut into ¼-inch-thick slices
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Directions
- Pat dry streaks with a paper towel and coat in olive oil and enough Black Powder Rub to cover both sides evenly. Place on a wire rack set on a rimmed baking sheet and refrigerate uncovered for at least 2 hours. (This will ensure the steaks get a beautiful rich color when grilled).
- For the avocado crema, place the crema or sour cream, avocado, cilantro, zest and juice from 2 limes in food processor and run until smooth. If it’s too thick, thin out with a bit more lime juice, and season with salt and pepper. Place in the fridge covered with plastic wrap pressed on top of the avocado crema to keep from browning.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high, making sure those grates are nice and hot. Oil the grates with the vegetable oil.
- For the rajas, roast the poblanos on the hot grill, turning every couple of minutes to char them evenly on all sides (about 10 minutes total). Place the charred chiles in a bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let rest for about 5 minutes. Using a paper towel, rub off the blackened skin, remove the stems and seedpods and gently wipe away the charred skin. Cut into ¼-inch strips and set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat, add the onion, and sauté for 6 to 7 minutes until browned but still crunchy. Add the poblanos, garlic, and oregano. Stir until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute, season to taste with salt and pepper. (These will keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days).
- Take the skirt steaks out of the fridge, and place on the hottest section of the grill and grill until nicely charred (about 3 to 5 minutes). Then flip and grill for 3 to 5 minutes more, until the meat registers 140°F with an instant-read thermometer. Place the jalapeños on the grill and allow them to char, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Remove the steaks and set them on a cutting board. Slice the steaks in half with the grain. Now turn them 90 degrees and slice against the grain into ¼-inch strips. Those little end pieces? "Just pop those right in ya mouth. We call those “chef snacks!
- Make a big platter with the tortillas, rajas, charred jalapeños, limes, cilantro, and avocado crema, and call in the troops to build these tasty tasty tacos!
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