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Carne Asada Tacos
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Carne Asada Tacos

Enjoy something delicious and satisfying with this easy-to-make recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 d
Total Time
1 d 20 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Carne Asada Marinade:
  • 2 lbs flank steak
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or olive oil
  • ⅓ cup vinegar
  • 1-2 tsp white pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 5 large garlic cloves, minced
  • cilantro handful, chopped
  • lime juice from 1
Other Ingredients:
  • corn tortilla warmed
  • lime
  • cilantro
  • onion Click recipe link up above for the recipe, for relish
  • tomato salsa Click recipe link up above for the recipe, roasted
  • guacamole **Click recipe link up above for the recipe
  • cotija cheese crumbled

Instructions

Marinade:
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  1. Combine all of ingredients in a large zip lock bag; seal & shake well. Add the flank steak and seal.
  2. Marinate in the refrigerator 6-24 hours.
  3. Meanwhile, make the Guacamole (see recipe here), Roasted Tomato Salsa (see recipe here), Onion, Lime & Cilantro relish (see recipe here).
Tacos:
  1. Grill steak on a hot grill or in a grill pan over medium-high heat, for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until desired degree of doneness.
  2. LET THE MEAT REST FOR AT LEAST 10 MINUTES before slicing! Once the meat has cooled, slice ACROSS grain into small chunks.
  3. Cook tortillas over an open flame or in a (dry)hot pan for 45-60 seconds on each side. You want them warm, soft, & pliable.
  4. Top the warm tortilla with some meat, onion relish, salsa, guacamole, and cheese. Enjoy.