Crockpot Carne Asada Tacos with Watermelon Salsa and Minty Lime Crema
Crockpot Carne Asada Tacos with Watermelon Salsa and Minty Lime Crema is a delightful dish that brings vibrant flavors and easy preparation to your table. This recipe features tender flank steak cooked to perfection in a slow cooker, infused with spices and complemented by a refreshing watermelon salsa. The minty lime crema adds a creamy touch, making these tacos not only delicious but also visually appealing. Perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to festive gatherings, these tacos are sure to impress everyone at the table. Enjoy the effortless cooking process as you let your crockpot do all the work, allowing you more time to relax and savor great moments with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5–2 lbs flank steak
- 1 bell pepper, color of choice (chopped)
- 2 shallots (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 12 corn or flour tortillas
- Watermelon salsa ingredients: watermelon, lime juice, mint
Instructions
- Season the flank steak with olive oil and spice mixture.
- Place seasoned steak in the crockpot; add balsamic vinegar, garlic, shallots, and bell pepper.
- Cook on LOW for 8-9 hours until tender.
- Prepare watermelon salsa by combining ingredients in a bowl; let sit for an hour.
- Make minty lime crema by mixing ingredients until smooth.
- Serve shredded carne asada in warmed tortillas topped with watermelon salsa and crema.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg