5 from 15 votes
Carne Asada Tacos Recipe
This Carne Asada Tacos recipe features flank steak marinated in a mixture of citrus juices, soy sauce, garlic, chipotle, and spices for up to 48 hours. Grilled until medium doneness, the steak is chopped and served warm in corn tortillas topped with fresh onion and cilantro, using some reserved marinade for added flavor. The marinade tenderizes the meat and infuses it with a bright, smoky, and savory profile, while the grilling gives an appealing char and texture.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
472 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 chipotle pepper canned adobo
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon cumin ground
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 tablespoon black pepper coarse ground
- 4 pounds flank steak
- 24 small corn tortillas
- 1 white onion , chopped finely
- 1/4 cup cilantro , chopped
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients except for the steak into a blender and blend until emulsified, then keep 1 cup of it reserved in the fridge for serving when cooked.
- Add the rest to a resealable container, place your steak on a cutting board and poke with a meat tenderizer, then place in bag and marinate for 48 hours.
- Grill on medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side for medium doneness, let sit for 10 minutes then chop into 1/2 inch cubes, serve in warmed corn tortillas with onions, cilantro, and remaining marinade.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
472kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
51g
(102%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
136mg
(45%)
Sodium
974mg
(41%)
Potassium
957mg
(20%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
905IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
19.8mg
(22%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
5.1mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 472
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 472kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 974mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 957mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 905IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 19.8mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5.1mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.