Description
Carne Asada Tacos are a flavorful celebration of Mexican cuisine, featuring marinated beef grilled to perfection and served in warm corn tortillas. Each bite bursts with zesty lime, aromatic cilantro, and the smoky goodness of grilled steak. Perfect for gatherings or casual weeknight dinners, these tacos are sure to impress your family and friends, making every meal feel like a fiesta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak or skirt steak
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: Combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Place the steak in a zip-lock bag, pour in the marinade, seal tightly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat Your Grill: Heat the grill to medium-high heat or use a hot cast-iron skillet.
- Grill the Steak: Remove steak from marinade (discard excess) and grill for 3-5 minutes per side until medium-rare.
- Let It Rest: Transfer cooked steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice It Up: Cut the steak against the grain into thin strips.
- Assemble Your Tacos: Warm corn tortillas on the grill or stovetop. Fill each tortilla with carne asada slices and top with cilantro, diced onions if desired, lime wedges, and salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 270g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg