Description
Juicy, flavorful carne asada served in warm tortillas with fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs flank or skirt steak
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat steak with marinade. Refrigerate for 1-4 hours.
- Heat grill or skillet to high heat. Cook steak 3-5 minutes per side.
- Let steak rest 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.
- Warm tortillas on a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side.
- Fill tortillas with steak, onion, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate steak overnight.
- Substitute with chicken or mushrooms for variation.
- Serve immediately for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
