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Carne Asada Tacos

EASY carne asada at home that rivals your favorite restaurant!! Tender juicy beef that's seasoned to perfection and topped with pico de gallo and salsa make these carne asada tacos INCREDIBLE!!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 657 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Marinade and Tacos
  • 1 pound flank or skirt steak
  • one 1.25-ounce packet Ortega® Taco Seasoning Mix
  • ½ cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Ortega® Whole Wheat Tortillas as necessary
Salsa
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • one 4-ounce can Ortega® Hot Diced Jalapeños Ortega® Diced Green Chiles may be substituted
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ to ⅓ cup lime juice or as necessary for consistency
  • salt if desired
  • sugar if desired
Optional Toppings
  • Ortega® Mild Taco Sauce Ortega® Flavor Craver Chipotle Taco Sauce, or Ortega® Flavor Craver Taco Ranch Taco Sauce may be substituted or used in addition to the blender salsa
  • Pico de Gallo
  • avocado
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

Marinade and Tacos:
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  1. To a large zip top plastic bag, add the steak, taco seasoning, lime juice, olive oil, seal bag, squish contents around, and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, up to 8 hours.
  2. Preheat outdoor grill to medium high (alternatively, use an indoor grill pan or cast iron skillet to cook the steak), add the steak, and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until as done as desired.
  3. Allow meat to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
  4. Divide beef among tortillas as desired.
Salsa:
  1. To the canister of a blender, add the cilantro, jalapeños, olive oil, enough lime juice to get the blender going, and process on high speed until smooth.
  2. Taste the salsa and if desired, add a pinch of salt and/or sugar until desired flavor balance is achieved.
  3. Add as much blender salsa, Ortega prepared salsa(s), pico de gallo, and optional serving items to the tacos as desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 657kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 45g (69%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 30g Cholesterol 76mg (25%) Sodium 1508mg (63%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 657

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 657kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 45g 69%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 30g 176%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Sodium 1508mg 63%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 7g 14%

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