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title: Sirloin Carne Asada Tacos
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: "https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/sirloin-carne-asada-tacos-5d8a1ed92cb12059e9659f5c"
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 25 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens: [Milk, Soy, Wheat]
tags: [Spicy, Beef, Taco]
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 9100
source_chef: Sara Heilman
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: The pickled shallot salsa and Southwest crema beautifully complement the carne asada, enhancing the overall taste.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Some found prepping took longer than expected, especially when working with whole sirloin instead of pre-cubed steak.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/sirloin-carne-asada-tacos.avif"
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Wash and dry all produce. Core, deseed, and thinly slice @poblano pepper{1%unit}. Finely dice @roma tomato{1%unit}. Finely chop @cilantro{1%unit} leaves and stems. Halve, peel, and thinly slice @shallot{1%unit}. In a #medium bowl{}, combine half the shallot, @white wine vinegar{2%tbsp}, @sugar{1%tsp}, and salt. Set aside, stirring occasionally.

In a #small bowl{}, combine @sour cream{2%tbsp}, half the @southwest spice blend{1%unit}, and a big pinch of salt. Stir in water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency.

Heat a drizzle of @vegetable oil{1%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add poblano and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, ~{3%minutes}. Stir in remaining shallot and a big pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until lightly browned and softened, ~{2%minutes}. Turn off heat; transfer to a second #medium bowl{}. Wipe out pan.

Pat @diced steak{12%oz} dry with paper towels. Heat another drizzle of oil in same pan over high heat. Add steak and season with salt, pepper, and remaining southwest spice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, ~{3%minutes}. Return veggies to pan; stir until combined. Turn off heat.

Wrap @flour tortillas{4%unit} in damp paper towels and microwave until warm and pliable, ~{30%seconds}. (Alternatively, wrap tortillas in foil and warm in a 425 degree oven for ~{5%minutes}.) Stir tomato into bowl with pickled shallot.

Divide steak mixture between tortillas. Top with salsa, crema, and cilantro. Serve.