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Carne Asada Tacos

Carne Asada Tacos

Carne Asada Tacos are a flavorful Mexican dish featuring marinated grilled steak served on warm tortillas with fresh toppings for a satisfying and authentic street food experience.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb flank or skirt steak
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • Diced white onion, for topping
  • Chopped fresh cilantro, for topping
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • Salsa of choice, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together garlic, lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place the steak in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 4 hours.
  3. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  4. Remove steak from marinade and grill for 4-6 minutes per side, or until desired doneness.
  5. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain.
  6. Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or in a skillet.
  7. Assemble tacos by layering sliced steak on tortillas and topping with diced onion, cilantro, and salsa.
  8. Squeeze fresh lime juice over tacos before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, char the tortillas lightly over the grill and add sliced avocado or pickled jalapeños as additional toppings.