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Carne Asada Tacos

These carne asada tacos are marinated grilled steak piled into corn tortillas along with cabbage, pico de gallo and guacamole. The ultimate taco for meat lovers!

Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 324 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

For the meat:
  • 2 lbs flank steak
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons garlic chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 Jalapeño seeds and ribs removed, then coarsely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
For the taco assembly:
  • 12 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup Pico de Gallo homemade or store bought
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1 cup cabbage shredded

Instructions

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  1. Place the orange juice, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, jalapeno, cumin and cilantro in a resealable plastic bag. Close and shake to combine.
  2. Place the steak in the bag and marinate for at least one hour, or up to 8 hours. 
  3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium high heat. Scrape off any large pieces of jalapeno and garlic from the meat after it comes out of the marinade. Place the steak on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side or to desired level of doneness. Cook time will vary based on the thickness of the meat.
  4. Remove the meat from the pan and cover with foil; let rest for 5 minutes.
  5. Thinly slice the steak against the grain.
  6. Divide the cabbage between the tortillas. Top with carne asada meat, pico de gallo and guacamole. Serve.

Notes

  • Don't have flank steak? Skirt steak or sirloin will also work.

Nutrition Information

Calories 324kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 68mg (23%) Sodium 621mg (26%) Potassium 608mg (17%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 295IU (6%) Vitamin C 21.6mg (24%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 324

% Daily Value*

Calories 324kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 621mg 26%
Potassium 608mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 295IU 6%
Vitamin C 21.6mg 24%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

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