Description
Carne Asada Tacos are a delightful way to enjoy the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine right at home. This recipe features tender, marinated flank steak grilled to perfection and served in warm tortillas. Topped with fresh cilantro, diced onions, and a squeeze of lime, these tacos are perfect for taco night or any casual gathering. With a marinade that combines zesty lime and orange juices with aromatic spices, every bite delivers an explosion of flavor. Plus, they’re easy to customize with your favorite toppings like pico de gallo or guacamole, making them an ideal choice for both family dinners and festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs flank steak
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Corn or flour tortillas
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Diced onion (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, garlic, and spices until well combined.
- Place the flank steak in a resealable bag with the marinade; seal and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill the marinated steak for about 5-7 minutes per side until desired doneness.
- Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.
- Warm tortillas on the grill; assemble tacos by placing sliced steak on each tortilla and topping with cilantro and onions. Serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 150g total)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg