Loaded Crockpot Carne Asada Tacos

Ingredients for Tacos

• 2 pounds carne asada meat or flank steak
• 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• a good pinch of salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large jalapeño, seeded and diced
• 1 orange, juiced
• 2 limes, juiced
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup Mexican beer (I used Negra Modelo)
• 16 corn or flour tortillas or hard shell tacos

Ingredients for Mexican Fries

• 4 medium russet potatoes, cut into thin 1/2-inch thick strips
• 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4-1/2 cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 tablespoon olive oil

Ingredients for Pico De Gallo

• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained well
• 1/2 medium red onion, chopped
• 2 green onions, white + green parts, sliced
• 1 jalapeño, minced (seeded if desired)
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced or grated
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Ingredients for Toppings

• 2 large avocados, mashed with a little lime juice and a pinch of salt + pepper
• 1 lime, cut into wedges
• Pickled jalapenos
• Queso fresco or cotija cheese, crumbled