Carne Asada Tacos

Carne Asada Tacos feature thinly sliced, grilled steak marinated in citrus and spices, served on warm corn tortillas with fresh onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. The bright marinade and high-heat grill impart a smoky-char flavor that complements the tender beef. Quick to assemble, they’re ideal for casual gatherings or weeknight meals.

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

0.5 cup orange juice
0.2 cup lime juice
2.0 tablespoon olive oil
2.0 cloves garlic, minced
2.2 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1.0 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
1.0 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1.5 pound flank steak, trimmed
8.0 corn tortillas
0.5 cup onion, finely chopped
0.5 cup salsa
0.0 1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps

Prepare the marinade: whisk together citrus, oil, garlic, and spices.

0.5 cup orange juice
0.2 cup lime juice
2.0 tablespoon olive oil
2.0 cloves garlic, minced
2.0 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1.0 teaspoon chili powder
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
1.0 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Marinate the steak: place flank steak in a shallow dish, pour in marinade, and refrigerate at least 15 minutes.

1.5 pound flank steak, trimmed

Preheat grill or grill pan to high; remove steak from marinade and grill until medium, about 4 minutes per side.

Let steak rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain.

Warm tortillas: heat corn tortillas on the grill or in a dry skillet until pliable.

8.0 corn tortillas

Assemble tacos: top each tortilla with sliced steak, onion, cilantro, and salsa; serve with lime wedges.

0.5 cup onion, finely chopped
0.2 cup cilantro, chopped
0.5 cup salsa
0.0 1 lime, cut into wedges

Nutrition (per serving)

520 calories · 31g protein · 18g fat · 62g carbs