Carne Asada Tacos
Delicious carne asada tacos featuring marinated grilled steak, fresh toppings, and warm tortillas, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds carne asada (marinated flank steak or skirt steak)
- Tortillas (corn or flour)
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Salsa or hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Grill the carne asada by preheating your grill to medium-high heat. Lay the carne asada on the grill and sear for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Let the steak rest for a few minutes, then slice against the grain for optimal tenderness.
- Warm your tortillas on the grill or in a skillet for about 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Assemble the tacos by placing grilled carne asada slices in the center of a warm tortilla.
- Top with diced onions and freshly chopped cilantro.
- Squeeze some lime over the toppings for added flavor.
- Add optional salsa or hot sauce to taste.
- Serve and enjoy with lime wedges on the side!
Notes
Marinate the carne asada for at least a few hours for maximum flavor. Always let the meat rest before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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