Carne Asada Tacos
- Prep:
- 30 min
- Cook:
- 15 min
- Total:
- 45 min
- Yield:
- 4 servings
Carne Asada Tacos feature thinly sliced, grilled steak marinated in citrus and spices, served on warm corn tortillas with fresh onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. The bright marinade and high-heat grill impart a smoky-char flavor that complements the tender beef. Quick to assemble, they’re ideal for casual gatherings or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 0.50 cup orange juice
- 0.25 cup lime juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp and 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 0.50 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.50 tsp black pepper
- 1.50 pound flank steak, trimmed
- 8 corn tortillas
- 0.50 cup onion, finely chopped
- 0.50 cup salsa
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Steps
- Prepare the marinade: whisk together citrus, oil, garlic, and spices.
- Marinate the steak: place flank steak in a shallow dish, pour in marinade, and refrigerate at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to high; remove steak from marinade and grill until medium, about 4 minutes per side.
- Let steak rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain.
- Warm tortillas: heat corn tortillas on the grill or in a dry skillet until pliable.
- Assemble tacos: top each tortilla with sliced steak, onion, cilantro, and salsa; serve with lime wedges.