Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Carne Asada Mexican Street Tacos, a delightful dish perfect for taco night or any gathering. These tacos feature juicy, marinated steak grilled to perfection and nestled in warm corn tortillas. Topped with fresh cilantro and onions, and finished with a squeeze of lime, they offer a flavorful bite every time. Customize them with your favorite toppings like salsa, guacamole, or cotija cheese to cater to your palate. Quick to prepare and easy to make, these tacos are sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs flank or skirt steak
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 12 small corn tortillas
- ½ cup diced white onion (or red onion for a stronger flavor)
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Crumbled cotija cheese (optional, for garnish)
- Optional toppings: Salsa, guacamole, jalapeños, or hot sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the steak in olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt for at least 2 hours (up to overnight).
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet over high heat.
- Cook the marinated steak for 3-5 minutes on each side until desired doneness.
- Rest the steak for 5-10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Warm the tortillas in the skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble tacos with sliced steak, diced onions, chopped cilantro, and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 200g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg