4.7 from 27 votes
Carne Asada Tacos
Carne Asada steak tacos are loaded with juicy grilled steak packed into warm tortillas and topped with tangy fresh tomato salsa and topped with a light drizzle of sour cream and lime. These delicious tacos are bursting with flavor and texture and are made in under 30 minutes with just a few fresh ingredients.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 Tacos
Calories: 212 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 1 pounds flank or skirt steak
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Pico de Gallo
- Lime wedges, sour cream, and cilantro to serve optional
For the marinade:
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro minced (leaves and stems)
- 2 tablespoons oil of choice
- Juice of 1 lime or 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon EACH chili powder, cumin, coriander
- ½ teaspoon each salt & pepper
Instructions
- Whisk to combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a large bowl. Add the steak to the marinade and marinate for 30 minutes or overnight.
- Heat a heavy-duty pan or grill on medium-high heat for at least 2-3 minutes. Remove the steak from the marinade and grill 5-6 minutes per side depending on the thickness of the steak.
- Remove from heat and rest for 5-8 minutes before slicing. Slice into thin 1/4” slices or into tiny bite-size pieces.
- While the steak is cooking, warm tortillas on the stovetop over an open flame or in a frypan until the edges are charred.
- Divide steak onto warm tortillas and top with pico de gallo. Serve with lime wedges and your favorite salsa or a light drizzle of sour cream if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1taco
Calories
212kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
394mg
(16%)
Potassium
260mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
263IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1taco | |
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 394mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 260mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 263IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.