Carne Asada Tacos
These delicious carne asada tacos are made with marinated grilled steak, fresh toppings, and warm tortillas.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Lime wedges - For serving
- Avocado - 1, sliced
- Salsa - 1/2 cup
- Onion - 1/2 cup, diced
- Cilantro - 1/2 cup, chopped
- Corn tortillas - 12
- Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Orange juice - 1/4 cup
- Lime juice - 1/4 cup
- Flank steak - 1.5 pounds
Let's Get Started
- In a bowl, combine the lime juice, orange juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to make the marinade.
- Place the flank steak in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the steak from the marinade and discard the excess marinade.
- Grill the steak for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice it thinly against the grain.
- Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or stovetop.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a few slices of grilled steak on each tortilla. Top with chopped cilantro, diced onion, salsa, and sliced avocado.
- Serve the carne asada tacos with lime wedges on the side.
- Enjoy!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 2g