Prep:

30min

Cook:

15min

Total:

45min

Yield:

4.0servings

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

• 0.5 cup orange juice
• 0.25 cup lime juice
• 2.0 tablespoon olive oil
• 2.0 cloves garlic, minced
• 2.0 tablespoon 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1.0 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1.0 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 pound flank steak, trimmed
• 8.0 corn tortillas
• 0.5 cup onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup salsa
• 0.0 1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps

1. Prepare the marinade: whisk together citrus, oil, garlic, and spices.
2. Marinate the steak: place flank steak in a shallow dish, pour in marinade, and refrigerate at least 15 minutes.
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.
6. Assemble tacos: top each tortilla with sliced steak, onion, cilantro, and salsa; serve with lime wedges.