Carne Asada Tacos
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Carne Asada Tacos, a dish that transforms any meal into a festive occasion. This recipe features marinated flank steak that gets grilled to perfection, resulting in juicy, tender pieces of meat. Each taco is customizable with fresh toppings like pico de gallo and guacamole, making them a hit at family dinners or casual gatherings. With just 30 minutes of prep time, these tacos deliver incredible taste and nutrition without any fuss. Elevate your taco night with this easy and delicious recipe!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings (based on two tacos per serving) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds flank steak
- Juice of 2 limes
- Juice of 1 orange
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 12 corn tortillas
- Pico de gallo
- Guacamole
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended.
- Marinate the Steak: Place flank steak in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over the steak and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Grill the Steak: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade and grill for about 5-7 minutes on each side for medium rare. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm corn tortillas on the grill or stove. Slice grilled steak thinly and place in tortillas; top with pico de gallo and guacamole.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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