Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Carne Asada Mexican Street Tacos, a culinary delight that brings an authentic taste of Mexico right to your table. Perfect for gatherings, casual dinners, or quick meals, these tacos feature juicy marinated steak grilled to perfection and wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Each bite bursts with robust flavors from the marinade, complemented by fresh toppings like cilantro and onions. Whether you’re hosting a taco night or simply looking for a delicious weeknight meal, this recipe is easy to follow and sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs flank steak or skirt steak
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 small corn tortillas
- Fresh cilantro and diced onions for topping
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the steak by whisking olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt in a bowl. Place the steak in a resealable bag with the marinade; refrigerate for 2-4 hours (overnight is best).
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until hot.
- Remove steak from marinade; cook in the skillet for 3-5 minutes per side until medium-rare (130°F).
- Let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Warm tortillas in the skillet for about 30 seconds per side.
- Assemble tacos with sliced carne asada and top with onions and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg