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Carne Asada Street Tacos
Skip the taco shop and bring the magic of Carne Asada street tacos straight to your kitchen! Soft corn tortilla filled with smoky, citrus-marinated beef, topped with fresh onions, cilantro, and crumbled queso fresco—pure taco perfection in every bite.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Marinating Time
4 hrs
Servings: 8
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 1½ -3 lbs flank steak
Carne Asada Marinade
- ½ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ½ bunch cilantro diced
- 2 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
Street Tacos
- chopped carne asada from above
- 36 white corn tortillas
- ¼ cup cilantro diced
- ½ cup white onion diced
- ½ cup queso fresco crumbled
Instructions
- Mix together the ingredients for the carne asada marinade.
- Coat the flank steak with the marinade, top with sliced oranges and onion. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to overnight.
- Remove the oranges, onion, and excess marinade. Grill the meat to desired temperature: Rare: 115℉ -120℉ Medium Rare: 120℉ – 125℉ Medium: 130℉-135℉ Well Done: 140℉ – 145℉.
- Remove the meat from the grill. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Chop meat into small 1/4 inch cubes.
- Layer the corn tortillas and fill with chopped meat. Top with diced onion and cilantro and crumbled queso fresco.
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Notes
- Cut of Meat: Either flank or skirt steak are common cuts for this recipe.
- For additional information and instructions on Carne Asada click here!
Nutrition Information
Calories
193kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
963mg
(40%)
Potassium
249mg
(7%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
588IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
116mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 963mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 588IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.