5 from 21 votes
Carne Asada Tacos
Carne Asada Tacos are made with marinated flank or skirt steak seasoned with a taco seasoning packet and lime juice, grilled to desired doneness, then sliced thin and served in whole wheat tortillas. The recipe includes a blender salsa with cilantro, jalapeños, olive oil, and lime juice, seasoned to balance flavors. Optional toppings like taco sauce, pico de gallo, avocado, and lime wedges complement the tacos for a fresh, tangy meal.
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 steak or skirt steak
- taco seasoning mix Ortega brand, 1.25-ounce packet
- ½ cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- whole wheat tortillas as necessary, Ortega brand
Salsa
- 1 cilantro bunch
- diced jalapeños Ortega® Diced Green Chiles may be substituted, hot, Ortega brand, 4-ounce can
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ to ⅓ cup lime juice or as necessary for consistency
- salt if desired
- sugar if desired
Optional Toppings
- 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, Mild, Ortega brand
- Pico de Gallo
- avocado
- lime wedges
Instructions
Marinade and Tacos:
- 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.
- 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.
- Allow meat to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
- Divide beef among tortillas as desired.
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Salsa:
- 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.
- Taste the salsa and if desired, add a pinch of salt and/or sugar until desired flavor balance is achieved.
- 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
(176%)
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
1508mg
(63%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
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.