Description
Carne Asada Tacos are the perfect combination of tender, juicy steak, and vibrant toppings, all wrapped in a soft tortilla. The flavors are bold and savory, making each bite a satisfying experience.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds flank steak or skirt steak
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
8 small corn tortillas
Toppings: diced onions, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, salsa, and avocado (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Rub the marinade mixture all over the flank or skirt steak. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours in the fridge for deeper flavor.
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Once hot, place the steak on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is reached (135°F for medium-rare, 145°F for medium).
- Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Warm the tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side until soft and slightly charred.
- Assemble tacos by placing a few slices of carne asada on each tortilla, and top with diced onions, chopped cilantro, a squeeze of lime, salsa, and avocado, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Storage: Store leftover carne asada in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. I recommend storing the steak and toppings separately to keep the tortillas from getting soggy.
Reheating: Reheat the steak on the stove or in the microwave until heated through. Warm the tortillas on a skillet for a few seconds to bring back their softness and slight char.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
