Low Carb Carne Asada Street Tacos
Satisfy your taco cravings without breaking your low-carb goals with these irresistible Low Carb Carne Asada Street Tacos! Featuring tender, marinated flank steak bursting with bold flavors of citrus, garlic, cumin, and chili powder, this recipe transforms the classic street taco into a keto-friendly masterpiece. Instead of traditional tortillas, crisp and refreshing romaine lettuce leaves serve as the perfect low-carb base for your savory filling. Topped with vibrant garnishes like chopped onion, fresh cilantro, creamy avocado, and zesty radishes, these tacos are as beautiful as they are delicious. Quick to cook and endlessly customizable, they’re ideal for a healthy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing taco night.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium lime lime juice
- 1 medium orange orange juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 pieces large romaine lettuce leaves
- 0.5 chopped medium onion
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 thinly sliced radishes
- 1 sliced avocado
- 1 thinly sliced jalapeño
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Place the flank steak in a ziplock bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal the bag and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
Preheat a grill or a skillet over high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off.
Grill or sear the steak for about 3-5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness and desired level of doneness.
Remove the steak from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
Assemble the tacos by placing some of the sliced carne asada onto each romaine lettuce leaf.
Top with chopped onions, cilantro, radishes, avocado slices, and jalapeño slices as desired.
Serve immediately, allowing guests to customize with their preferred toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1553 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.5 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.5 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 413 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 6143 mg | 267% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.6 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.6 g | ||
| Protein | 140.8 g | 282% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 143 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 15.0 mg | 83% | |
| Potassium | 2377 mg | 51% | |
*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.
