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Street-Style Carne Asada Tacos

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Authentic street-style carne asada tacos made with a flavorful marinade and topped with fresh ingredients.

  • Total Time: 130 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb skirt steak (or flank steak)
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • Chopped white onion, for topping
  • Fresh cilantro, for topping
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • Spicy salsa, for serving

Instructions

  1. Place the skirt steak in a dish and coat with orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, and olive oil.
  2. Marinate the steak for at least 2 hours or ideally overnight in the refrigerator.
  3. Preheat the grill until hot.
  4. Grill the steak for a few minutes on each side until crispy edges form.
  5. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes, then chop into small pieces.
  6. Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for a short time until they are slightly puffed.
  7. Assemble the tacos by loading them with the chopped steak and topping with onions, cilantro, lime, and salsa.
  8. Serve and enjoy immediately.

Notes

For added flavor, batch-marinate and freeze your steak for quick meals later. Using corn tortillas is recommended for the best street taco experience.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 120 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: None

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg