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Quick Carne Asada Tacos (Taqueria Style)
This Carne Asada Tacos recipe is a homemade version of the recipe from my local taco truck. It's quick, easy, and will soon become your favorite way to eat beef tacos!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
18 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 23 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
441 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Marinade:
- ½ tablespoon cumin ground
- ½ tablespoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
For the tacos:
- 1 pound skirt steak sliced into ½ inch (1cm) pieces
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and sliced
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and sliced
- 1 red onion sliced
- 8 flour tortilla warmed, or corn tortilla
- sour cream
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- 1 lime sliced
Instructions
Marinate:
- In a small bowl, combine cumin, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne with 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Pour half the marinade into a large zip-top bag or airtight container. Add the steak, seal, and toss to combine. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Pour the remaining marinade into another zip-top bag or airtight container. Add peppers and onion, seal, and toss to combine. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Cook steak and veggies:
- In a large cast iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the steak and cook, for 6 to 9 minutes, flipping all pieces to cook evenly. Transfer the steak to a plate and cover with another plate to keep warm.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet and cook the peppers and onion, stirring frequently for about 7 minutes, until fork tender. Return the steak to the pan and stir-fry for 2 minutes to heat through.
Assemble the tacos:
- Spoon some of the steak and veggie mixture onto each tortilla. Top with sour cream and cilantro and serve with a lime wedge.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2 tacos
Calories
441kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Trans Fat
0.4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
394mg
(16%)
Potassium
608mg
(13%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1062IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
64mg
(71%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 441
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 tacos | |
| Calories | 441kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 394mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 608mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1062IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 64mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.