Description
Tacos Al Pastor Made With Grilled Beef Steaks is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines the smokiness of grilled beef with the sweetness of caramelized pineapple. This delightful taco recipe is perfect for gatherings, family dinners, or casual weeknight meals. With a rich marinade of spices and citrus juices, these tacos are not only easy to prepare but also customizable with your favorite toppings. Enjoy a satisfying crunch from warm corn tortillas stuffed with tender beef, grilled onions, and fresh pineapple chunks. Perfect for impressing your guests or treating your family to a delicious homemade meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 dried chile peppers (Guajillo and Pasilla)
- 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (seeds and veins removed)
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon anise seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican Oregano)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
- 1/8 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pounds boneless beef shoulder (Boston butt), sliced ¾ inch thick
- 6 rings fresh pineapple (cut into chunks)
- 2 sweet onions (sliced)
- 16 corn tortillas
- Cilantro and avocado (chopped for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Soak dried chiles until softened. Blend them with chipotles, orange juice, vinegar, spices, and olive oil until smooth.
- Cook the Marinade: Heat blended marinade in a saucepan until thickened. Let it cool.
- Marinate the Beef: Slice beef shoulder and coat in the cooled marinade; refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- Grill the Beef: Preheat grill to high heat then lower to medium; grill marinated beef for 12 minutes per side. Add pineapple and onion to caramelize.
- Assemble Tacos: Slice grilled beef thinly; warm tortillas and fill with beef, grilled pineapple, onions, and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg