High Protein Carne Asada Street Tacos
Elevate your taco night with these High Protein Carne Asada Street Tacos, a delicious and nutritious twist on a classic favorite. Juicy, perfectly grilled flank steak is marinated with a zesty blend of lime and orange juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire, and aromatic spices, ensuring every bite bursts with bold, smoky flavor. Served on warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh red onion, cilantro, creamy avocado, and optional queso fresco, these tacos are a protein-packed dream. Ready in just over 30 minutes (excluding marinade time), they’re a quick and satisfying option for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Pair with a squeeze of lime for that authentic street taco experience! Perfect for those craving a high-protein, flavorful meal, these tacos are sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Flank steak
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Orange juice
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 12 Corn tortillas
- 1 Red onion, diced
- 0.5 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 1 Avocado, sliced
- 0.5 cup Queso fresco (optional)
- 4 Lime wedges
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, ground black pepper, and salt.
Place the flank steak in the bowl and ensure it's well coated with the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
Preheat your grill to high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
Grill the flank steak for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
While the steak is resting, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 1-2 minutes per side until soft and pliable.
Assemble the tacos by placing slices of carne asada onto each tortilla, then top with diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and avocado slices. Optionally, sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco.
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side to squeeze over the tacos just before eating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
621 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.1 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 117 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 1239 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.3 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 43.1 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 664 mg | 14% | |
*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.
