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Weeknight Carne Asada Tacos
Our Weeknight Carne Asada Street Tacos are ready in just 35 minutes with no marinating required. Cook it up on the grill or on the stovetop. Either way, it's sure to be a delicious taco Tuesday any day of the week!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
12
tacos
Calories:
121 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice about 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar distilled
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 pound flank steak or skirt steak
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 1/2 cup white onion or red onion, diced
- 1 cup Pico de Gallo (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat, about 400 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (about 204 to 232 degrees Celsius). Brush both sides of the 1 1/2 pound flank steak or skirt steak with the marinade mixture.
- Place the steak on the grill and cook for 7 to 10 minutes on each side, until the steak reaches an internal temperature of 130 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Base the meat every couple of minutes until the final two minutes of grilling. Discard any remaining marinade.
- Once cooked, remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then slice against the grain, before cubing into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1/2 cup diced white or red onion, 1 cup pico de gallo (if using), and any other desired toppings. Warm 12 corn tortillas.
- Serve sliced carne asada in the center of a warmed tortilla. Top with cilantro, red onion, and any other desired toppings.
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Notes
- No Grill? Heat a griddle or heavy skillet over high heat just like you would with a grill, and turn on the fan on your hood. Place your marinated steak on the hot surface and let it cook for about 7 to 10 minutes on each side. Try to only flip it once to get that perfect crust.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1taco
Calories
121kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
166mg
(7%)
Potassium
193mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
134IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1taco | |
| Calories | 121kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 193mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 134IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.