Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Carne Asada Mexican Street Tacos, perfect for taco night or any festive occasion. These tacos feature succulent marinated steak cooked to perfection and served in soft corn tortillas. Each bite bursts with flavor from fresh toppings like cilantro and onion, while salsa and guacamole offer customizable options to elevate your meal. Ideal for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners, these tacos are a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs flank or skirt steak
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ½ cup diced white or red onion
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 12 small corn tortillas
- Optional: Salsa, guacamole, jalapeños, cotija cheese
Instructions
- Marinate the steak by whisking together olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt in a bowl. Place the steak in a resealable bag with the marinade for at least 2 hours (overnight is best).
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until hot.
- Remove excess marinade from the steak and place it in the skillet. Cook for about 3-5 minutes on each side until medium-rare (130°F internal temperature).
- Let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet for about 30 seconds per side.
- Assemble tacos by filling tortillas with sliced steak and topping with onions and cilantro. Add lime juice and optional toppings as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg