Carne Asada Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
324 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Carne Asada Tacos
Description
This Carne Asada Tacos recipe marinates flank steak in a mixture of orange juice, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, chopped jalapeño, ground cumin, and fresh cilantro. This blend not only tenderizes the meat but imparts citrusy brightness along with gentle heat and herbal undertones.
The steak is grilled over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side, depending on thickness and desired doneness. After resting wrapped in foil, it is sliced against the grain into thin strips, ensuring tender bites. The meat's slight char and juicy texture complement the toppings.
Tacos are assembled by layering shredded cabbage on warmed tortillas, topped with the sliced carne asada, fresh pico de gallo, and creamy guacamole. This combination delivers freshness, texture, and creaminess alongside the savory meat.
The recipe suggests substituting flank steak with skirt or sirloin steak if unavailable, providing flexibility depending on what’s accessible.
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 black pepper
- 1 jalapeño seeds and ribs removed, then coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped leaves
For the taco assembly:
- 12 small corn tortilla or flour tortillas
- 1 cup Pico de Gallo homemade or store bought
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup cabbage shredded
Instructions
- 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.
- Place the steak in the bag and marinate for at least one hour, or up to 8 hours.
- 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.
- Remove the meat from the pan and cover with foil; let rest for 5 minutes.
- Thinly slice the steak against the grain.
- Divide the cabbage between the tortillas. Top with carne asada meat, pico de gallo and guacamole. Serve.
Notes
- Skirt steak or sirloin can be used as alternatives to flank steak without changing the recipe process.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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