Description
Carne Asada Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a casual weeknight dinner or a lively gathering. Featuring marinated flank steak that is grilled until perfectly charred, these tacos deliver an authentic taste of Mexico right to your dining table. With zesty lime juice and a blend of savory spices, they can be customized with an array of fresh toppings like pico de gallo, guacamole, and cilantro. Easy to prepare and packed with lean protein, these tacos are sure to impress your family and friends while providing a deliciously satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs flank steak (or skirt 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
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate the flank steak in the mixture for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat your grill over medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated steak for about 5-7 minutes on each side until desired doneness is reached.
- Allow the meat to rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.
- Warm tortillas briefly on the grill and assemble tacos by adding steak and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg