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Carne Asada Tacos
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Carne Asada Tacos

This Carne Asada Tacos recipe gives you street taco flavor at home! Tuck juicy grilled flank steak into tortillas with your favorite toppings.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 279 kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ batch carne asada
  • 2 avocado or swap Guacamole
  • 1 lime divided, plus additional wedges for serving
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt omit if using guacamole
  • white onion finely chopped
  • cilantro chopped, fresh
  • queso fresco or crumbled feta
  • flour tortilla or corn tortilla
  • Optional additional toppings thinly sliced radishes, Pickled Jalapeños, Salsa Roja

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the Carne Asada according to recipe instructions (heads up! It needs to marinate for 4 hours prior to cooking). Once it has rested at least 10 minutes, thinly slice it across the grain, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Just before serving, scoop the avocados into a bowl. Juice in 1/2 the lime (cut the remaining half into wedges for serving) and add the salt. With a fork, roughly mashed to combine (if you are using Homemade Guacamole, skip this step). Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
  3. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet, or by blistering over a gas stove. For each taco, spread a tortilla with a scoop of the avocado, then top with the asada.
  4. Add the onion, cheese, and any additional desired toppings. Enjoy immediately

Notes

  • TO STORE: Store leftover carne asada and toppings in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator. The meat and toppings will last 3 to 4 days, but the avocado mixture should be used within a day or so.
  • TO REHEAT: Reheat the carne asada in a pan over medium heat until heated through. Warm tortillas on a grill or pan, then assemble.
  • TO STORE: Store leftover carne asada and toppings in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator. The meat and toppings will last 3 to 4 days, but the avocado mixture should be used within a day or so.
  • TO REHEAT: Reheat the carne asada in a pan over medium heat until heated through. Warm tortillas on a grill or pan, then assemble.
  • Nutritional information was calculated with .75 pounds flank steak meat, avocados, and lime; does not include tortillas or toppings since there is so much variation.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 4 Calories 279kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 51mg (17%) Potassium 786mg (17%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 150IU (3%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 279

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 4
Calories 279kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 51mg 17%
Potassium 786mg 17%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 150IU 3%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 31mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.