Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of authentic carne asada street tacos with this easy recipe. Perfectly grilled, smoky, and tender beef nestled in warm corn tortillas topped with fresh ingredients make for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 to 2 pounds Flank Steak or Skirt Steak
- Fresh orange juice
- Lime juice
- Freshly minced garlic
- A big bunch of fresh cilantro, chopped
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Smoked paprika
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Olive oil or avocado oil
- Apple cider vinegar or non-alcoholic cerveza
- Small Corn Tortillas
- Diced White Onion
- More fresh cilantro for garnish
- Salsa verde or simple red mild salsa
- Lime wedges
- Optional: creamy guacamole or cotija cheese
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or a large resealable plastic bag, combine all your marinade ingredients: orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, olive oil, and your non-alcoholic flavor boost. Whisk or shake to combine thoroughly.
- Place your flank or skirt steak into the resealable bag with the marinade or in a shallow dish, ensuring the beef is fully coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 2 to 4 hours.
- Remove the beef from the marinade and pat it dry with paper towels. Discard any leftover marinade. Heat your grill or a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Cook the steak for about 3-5 minutes per side for medium-rare to medium doneness. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and tent it loosely with foil to rest for 5-10 minutes.
- While the carne asada is resting, finely dice your white onion and chop your fresh cilantro. Prepare your salsa and lime wedges. Warm your corn tortillas on a dry skillet or comal over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side.
- After the beef has rested, slice it against the grain into thin strips. You can chop the strips into smaller pieces for easier taco assembly.
- Grab your warm tortillas, layer a generous amount of the sliced carne asada onto each tortilla, top with diced white onion and fresh cilantro, add a spoonful of salsa, and finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: For best flavor and tenderness, marinate the beef for at least 2 hours, but no more than 18 hours. Always slice against the grain for tender meat, and warm tortillas properly to enhance their flavor.