Description
Street Tacos De Carne Asada are bold, smoky, and packed with tender marinated steak wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Topped with fresh cilantro, diced onions, and a squeeze of lime, these authentic street-style tacos deliver savory, fresh, and zesty flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb flank steak or skirt steak, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup finely diced white onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 limes, cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, orange juice, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the thinly sliced steak in a shallow dish or zip-top bag. Pour the marinade over the meat, ensuring all pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
- Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil if necessary.
- Remove the steak from the marinade and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through with slightly charred edges.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with a generous portion of carne asada.
- Top with diced white onion and fresh cilantro.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over the tacos.
Notes
- Marinate up to 4 hours for deeper flavor but avoid longer to prevent the citrus from breaking down the meat.
- Slice steak against the grain for maximum tenderness.
- Grilling the steak adds extra smoky flavor.
- Store leftover meat in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Assembled tacos are best enjoyed fresh for optimal texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop or Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
