5.0 from 15 votes
Carne Asada Tacos Recipe
Carne Asada Tacos takes your classic beef taco flavors to the next level. Only five minutes of prep for a spicy citrus marinade you'll love!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 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 canned adobo chipotle pepper
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon coarse ground black pepper
- 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
(27%)
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: 8servings
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.