Carne Asada Tacos
85% authentic · Mexican
Tender, marinated grilled steak (carne asada) tacos, offering a more robust and savory flavor profile, typically served with simple, fresh garnishes.
Rate this recipe
Choose 1 to 5 stars. Each recipe can be rated once.
No ratings yet.
Ingredients
- Skirt steak or flank steak1.5 lbs
- Orange juice1/4 cup
- Lime juice2 tbsp
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Garlic, minced3 cloves
- Cumin1 tsp
- Chili powder1 tsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Corn tortillas8
- White onion, finely chopped1/2 cup
- Fresh cilantro, chopped1/4 cup
- Lime wedgesfor serving
Steps
- 1
In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- 2
Place the steak in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring it's fully coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
- 3
Preheat your grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat.
- 4
Remove steak from marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the steak for 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness. Let the steak rest for 10 minutes before thinly slicing against the grain.
- 5
Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or a comal until pliable.
- 6
Assemble tacos by filling each warm tortilla with sliced carne asada. Garnish with chopped white onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
