Description
Delicious carne asada tacos made with marinated flank or skirt steak, served with fresh toppings and warm corn tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 2 pounds flank steak or skirt steak
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3 cloves freshly minced garlic
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or non-alcoholic cerveza
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1 diced white onion
- More fresh cilantro for garnish
- 1 cup salsa verde or simple red mild salsa
- 2 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.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the steak for a longer period of time.
- Ensure the grill or pan is properly heated to get a good sear on the steak.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg