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Irresistible Carne Asada Tacos Recipe Perfect for Easy Homemade Meals

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Authentic carne asada tacos featuring marinated flank or skirt steak grilled to perfection, topped with fresh cilantro, diced onions, and lime. A quick and easy recipe that brings vibrant Mexican street food flavors to your home.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs flank steak or skirt steak
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (60 ml)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 12 small corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 small white onion, diced
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • Optional toppings: sliced radishes, avocado slices, salsa

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade by whisking together lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
  2. Place the flank or skirt steak in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over the meat. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 2-3 hours, but no longer than 6 hours.
  3. Preheat grill or grill pan to about 450°F (232°C).
  4. Remove steak from marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill steak for 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, flipping only once.
  5. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let rest for 5-10 minutes.
  6. Slice steak thinly against the grain.
  7. Warm corn tortillas on the grill or in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side until soft.
  8. Assemble tacos by placing sliced steak on tortillas, topping with diced onion, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Add optional toppings if desired.

Notes

Marinate steak for at least 30 minutes but no longer than 6 hours to avoid mushy texture. Slice steak thinly against the grain for tenderness. Let steak rest after grilling to retain juices. Avoid overcrowding the grill to ensure proper searing.

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Keywords: carne asada, tacos, Mexican street food, grilled steak, easy homemade meals, flank steak, skirt steak, marinade, lime, cilantro

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