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Authentic Carne Asada Street Tacos

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Make tender, flavorful steak tacos using this simple carne asada recipe. These grilled steak tacos are perfect for a quick dinner or your next Taco Night.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb flank steak or skirt steak
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup diced white onion (for topping)
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for topping)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Combine lime juice, orange juice, minced garlic, 1/4 cup cilantro, olive oil, soy sauce, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk to create the marinade.
  2. Place the flank or skirt steak in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring it is fully coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
  3. Remove the steak from the marinade and discard the excess liquid. Pat the steak dry slightly.
  4. Heat a grill or large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of oil if using a skillet.
  5. Grill or sear the steak for 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, depending on thickness. You want good char marks.
  6. Remove the steak from the heat and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing.
  7. Slice the steak thinly against the grain into small pieces suitable for tacos.
  8. Warm the corn tortillas on a dry skillet or directly over a low gas flame until soft and pliable.
  9. Assemble your street style tacos: place sliced steak onto the warm tortillas. Top with diced onion and fresh cilantro.
  10. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, try making a chipotle crema by mixing sour cream or Greek yogurt with a small amount of adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers.
  • If you prefer flank steak tacos, slice them thinly after resting to keep them tender.
  • This recipe works well for making Mexican steak casserole leftovers if you have extra meat.

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