Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico with these delectable Carne Asada Tacos. Featuring marinated flank steak grilled to perfection and nestled in warm tortillas, each taco bursts with smoky and tangy notes. Topped with fresh cilantro, zesty onions, and a squeeze of lime, these tacos are perfect for taco night or any festive gathering. With a quick preparation time and customizable toppings, you can create a delicious meal that impresses everyone at the table. Dive into this easy-to-follow recipe and savor the authentic taste of street-style tacos right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs flank steak
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Corn or flour tortillas
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Diced onion (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- Pico de gallo, salsa verde, or guacamole (for topping optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by mixing lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Marinate the flank steak in a resealable bag for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat your grill over medium-high heat. Grill the steak for about 5–7 minutes on each side until medium-rare.
- Let the meat rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.
- Warm tortillas briefly on the grill; assemble by placing sliced steak on each tortilla and topping with diced onions and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g total)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg