Description
Bring the vibrant flavors of Mexico to your kitchen with this Carne Asada Tacos recipe. Featuring succulent flank steak marinated in a zesty blend of citrus juices, garlic, and spices, these tacos are grilled to perfection and served in warm tortillas. Topped with fresh cilantro, diced onions, and a squeeze of lime, each bite offers a delightful combination of smoky and tangy goodness. Perfect for taco nights or casual gatherings, this dish combines simplicity with rich flavors that are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs flank 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 (optional toppings)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until blended.
- Place flank steak in a resealable bag or dish and pour marinade over it. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours for best flavor).
- Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove steak from marinade; shake off excess. Grill for about 4–5 minutes per side for medium rare. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
- Warm tortillas on the grill briefly. Slice steak against the grain into thin strips.
- Fill each tortilla with carne asada and top with cilantro and diced onions. Serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (about 100g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, marinate overnight if time allows. Experiment with toppings like pico de gallo or guacamole for added texture. Warming tortillas prevents tearing.