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Carne Asada Tacos

By Cathy Colander

Featured on July 25

Photo of Carne Asada Tacos
Prep:
37 min
Cook:
15 min
Total:
52 min
Yield:
4 Servings

Carne Asada Tacos feature thinly sliced, grilled steak marinated in citrus and spices, served on warm corn tortillas with fresh onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. The bright marinade and high-heat grill impart a smoky-char flavor that complements the tender beef. Quick to assemble, they’re ideal for casual gatherings or weeknight meals.

Ingredients

  • 40.5 cups orange juice
  • 0.25 cups lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 clovess garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1.5 pounds flank steak, trimmed
  • 8 corns tortillas
  • 0.5 cups onion, finely chopped
  • 0.25 cups cilantro, chopped
  • 0.5 cups salsa
  • 0 s 1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps

  1. Prepare the marinade: whisk together citrus, oil, garlic, and spices.

    • 40 cups orange juice
    • 0.3 cups lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 2 clovess garlic, minced
    • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 0.5 teaspoons black pepper

  2. Marinate the steak: place flank steak in a shallow dish, pour in marinade, and refrigerate at least 15 minutes.

    • 1.5 pounds flank steak, trimmed
    • 0.5 cups orange juice

  3. Preheat grill or grill pan to high; remove steak from marinade and grill until medium, about 4 minutes per side.

  4. Let steak rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain.

  5. Warm tortillas: heat corn tortillas on the grill or in a dry skillet until pliable.

    • 8 corns tortillas

  6. Assemble tacos: top each tortilla with sliced steak, onion, cilantro, and salsa; serve with lime wedges.

    • 0.5 cups onion, finely chopped
    • 0.3 cups cilantro, chopped
    • 0.5 cups salsa
    • 0 s 1 lime, cut into wedges