Carne Asada Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
14 mins
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Marinating
30 mins
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Total Time
54 mins
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Servings
6 to 8 Servings
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Calories
302 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Carne Asada Tacos
Description
This Carne Asada Tacos recipe starts by marinating a 1 ½-pound flank or similar cut of steak in a mixture of melted butter, reposado tequila, lemon and lime juices, fresh thyme, serrano chile, garlic, cilantro, and red onion. The marinade delivers acidity, heat, herbal notes, and richness. After a brief marinade of 30 minutes to 2 hours, the steak is seasoned with kosher salt and grilled on high heat until reaching medium-rare or desired doneness.
Once rested, the steak is sliced thinly against the grain to enhance tenderness and used as filling for warm corn tortillas. The tacos assemble with additional traditional toppings such as avocado slices, salsa, and optionally other preferred garnishes. The combination yields vibrant flavors with smoky, juicy meat balanced by fresh, spicy, and creamy accents.
These tacos can be served as a casual meal or street-style snack. Storing leftovers for up to 3 days in an airtight container lets you reheat and enjoy the meat separately, while assembling fresh tacos maintains optimal texture and flavor. Chopping and quickly searing the sliced steak before serving can add crispy edges for extra texture.
Ingredients
Carne Asada:
- 4 tablespoons butter melted, salted
- 1/4 cup tequila reposado
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 tablespoon thyme chopped fresh
- 1 serrano chile stemmed and finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- ½ cup onion red, chopped
- 1 ½-pound flank steak or skirt steak or flap steak
- kosher salt
- corn tortillas
- salsa and other toppings as desired
- avocado and other toppings as desired
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the butter, tequila, lemon and lime juice, thyme, serrano, garlic, cilantro, and onion and mix well.
- Place steak in a large sealable bag and pour the marinade over steak. Zip up the bag and massage marinade around so that the steak is well covered. You can also use a shallow dish if you prefer. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to high. Remove the steak from the plastic bag and generously season with salt. Grill the steak for 5 to 7 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest 10 minutes, and then slice the steak against the grain into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Place desired amount of meat into a warm corn tortilla. Top with salsa, avocado, and other toppings as desired. Garnish with a wedge of lime, to be squeezed over taco before eating.
Notes
- If tequila is unavailable, substitute with beer or omit it.
- Cook steak to your preference; medium-rare is recommended.
- For tender meat, always slice against the grain.
- Marinate only for about 30 minutes to avoid over-marinating.
- To crisp edges, chop steak and briefly sear in a hot skillet before serving.
- Double tortillas to prevent tearing when assembling tacos.
- Store leftover carne asada in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet over medium heat before serving.
- Assemble tacos fresh each time to preserve ideal texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 8 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 559mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 441IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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