Carne Asada Street Tacos
Enjoy authentic Mexican flavors with these Carne Asada Street Tacos, featuring juicy grilled steak, fresh toppings, and soft corn tortillas for the perfect handheld meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak or skirt steak
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup diced white onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
- Salsa of choice, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine minced garlic, lime juice, orange juice, cilantro, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to make the marinade.
- Place the steak in a large ziplock bag or shallow dish and pour marinade over it. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably 4 hours.
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove steak from marinade and grill for about 4-6 minutes per side, until desired doneness.
- Let the steak rest for 5 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain.
- Warm corn tortillas on the grill or skillet until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by placing sliced steak on each tortilla, then topping with diced onions, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
- Serve with your favorite salsa and additional lime wedges.
Notes
For extra flavor, top with crumbled queso fresco or pickled jalapeños. Serve immediately for the best texture and taste.
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