Carne Asada Tacos
Carne Asada Tacos feature tender, marinated grilled steak served on warm tortillas with fresh toppings, delivering authentic Mexican flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank or skirt steak
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 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
- Sliced radishes (optional)
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine garlic, lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place the steak in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 4 hours.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Remove steak from marinade and grill for 4-6 minutes per side until desired doneness.
- Let the steak rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or stovetop.
- Assemble tacos by placing sliced steak on tortillas and topping with diced onion, cilantro, and sliced radishes if desired.
- Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a drizzle of your favorite salsa or a sprinkle of crumbled queso fresco to the tacos before serving.
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