Low Carb Carne Asada Tacos
Satisfy your taco cravings without breaking your low-carb goals with this vibrant and guilt-free recipe for Low Carb Carne Asada Tacos. Tender skirt steak is infused with bold flavors from a zesty marinade of lime juice, orange juice, soy sauce, and warm spices like cumin and chili powder—all grilled to perfection for a smoky char. These tacos ditch traditional tortillas in favor of crisp romaine lettuce shells, keeping things light and refreshing while still packing in all the flavor. Each bite is loaded with fresh toppings, including creamy avocado, juicy tomato, crunchy red onion, and fragrant cilantro, perfectly complemented by a squeeze of fresh lime. Ready in just over an hour, this healthy and satisfying dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual get-togethers. Keywords: Low Carb Tacos, Carne Asada Recipe, Healthy Taco Recipe, Lettuce Wrap Tacos.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound skirt steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 medium garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 large romaine lettuce leaves
- 2 medium avocados
- 1 large tomato
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 1 to taste fresh lime slices
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the marinade mixture along with cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
Place the skirt steak in a ziplock bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring it is well-coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably an hour.
While the steak marinates, prepare the toppings. Dice the avocados and tomato, slice the red onion thinly, and chop the cilantro.
Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat.
Remove the steak from the marinade, shaking off excess, and grill each side for 3-6 minutes, depending on thickness and preferred doneness.
Once cooked, remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
Arrange two romaine lettuce leaves on each plate for taco shells. Place slices of carne asada on each leaf.
Top with diced avocado, tomato, sliced onion, and chopped cilantro.
Serve with fresh lime slices on the side for additional flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2985 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 237.4 g | 304% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.0 g | 385% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 507 mg | 169% | |
| Sodium | 5668 mg | 246% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.0 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.5 g | 123% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.4 g | ||
| Protein | 145.2 g | 290% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 336 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 4687 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.
