Carne Asada Tacos

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4.7

18 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    8 Tacos

  • Calories

    212 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Tex-Mex

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. 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pounds flank steak or skirt steak
  • 8 corn tortilla small
  • 8 flour tortilla small
  • Pico de Gallo
  • lime optional, wedges, to serve
  • sour cream
  • cilantro

For the marinade:

  • ¼ cup cilantro minced (leaves and stems, fresh
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil of choice
  • lime or 2 tablespoons, juice of 1
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Remove from heat and rest for 5-8 minutes before slicing. Slice into thin 1/4” slices or into tiny bite-size pieces.
  4. While the steak is cooking, warm tortillas on the stovetop over an open flame or in a frypan until the edges are charred.
  5. 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.

Nutrition Information

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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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 212 kcal

% 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.

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