Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Carne Asada Tacos, a delightful dish perfect for any occasion. These tacos feature tender flank steak marinated in a zesty blend of lime and orange juices, garlic, and spices, creating an explosion of taste with every bite. Simple to prepare in just 30 minutes, they are ideal for busy weeknights or unexpected gatherings. Customize each taco with fresh toppings like guacamole and pico de gallo to suit your preferences. Enjoy a wholesome meal that packs protein and fresh ingredients without compromising on flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds flank steak
- Juice of 2 limes
- Juice of 1 orange
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 12 corn tortillas (or 24 tortillas if stacking 2 tortillas per taco)
- Pico de gallo (homemade or store-bought)
- Guacamole (homemade or store-bought)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, garlic, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate the flank steak in the mixture for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the steak for about 5–7 minutes per side or until desired doneness is reached.
- Let the meat rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Warm tortillas on the grill or skillet and assemble tacos with sliced steak, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg