Carne Asada Tacos
Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico with these mouthwatering Carne Asada Tacos, featuring tender, marinated flank steak grilled to perfection and served in warm corn tortillas. The steak is bathed in a zesty marinade of lime juice, orange juice, soy sauce, and aromatic spices like cumin and fresh garlic, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor. Topped simply with diced white onion, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime, these tacos offer an authentic taste of street food that’s easy to recreate at home. Perfect for taco night, cookouts, or any time you’re craving smoky, char-grilled bliss, these tacos are ready in just 15 minutes of cooking time after marinating. Quick, easy, and irresistibly flavorful, this Carne Asada Taco recipe will have your family and guests coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds flank steak
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 0.25 cup lime juice
- 0.25 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 jalapeño, chopped
- 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 white onion, diced
- 2 fresh lime wedges
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, white vinegar, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce to create the marinade.
Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, black pepper, salt, chopped jalapeño, and fresh cilantro to the bowl and mix well.
Place the flank steak in a large resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over the meat. Seal the bag, ensuring the steak is evenly coated, and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight for best results.
Preheat a grill on high heat and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
Remove the flank steak from the marinade and let excess marinade drip off. Place the steak on the grill and cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness is reached.
Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Slice it thinly against the grain to ensure tender bites.
Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side until they are pliable.
To assemble the tacos, place a few slices of carne asada in the center of each tortilla. Top with diced onion and squeeze a fresh lime wedge over the top.
Serve immediately and enjoy the tacos with additional toppings of choice such as salsa or guacamole.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4203 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 201.8 g | 259% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.7 g | 284% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 826 mg | 275% | |
| Sodium | 7313 mg | 318% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 295.5 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.8 g | 164% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.5 g | ||
| Protein | 306.8 g | 614% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 536 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 35.2 mg | 196% | |
| Potassium | 4716 mg | 100% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
