Description
Street-style carne asada tacos are the ultimate Mexican street food experience, featuring juicy marinated flank steak grilled to perfection and served in warm corn tortillas. Topped with fresh onions and cilantro, these tacos deliver a burst of flavor that is perfect for casual gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Each bite transports you to sunny summer barbecues, making them an unforgettable culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup finely diced onion (for topping)
- 1/2 cup salsa (for topping)
Instructions
- Marinate the steak: In a bowl, mix garlic, lime juice, cilantro, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Coat the flank steak well and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Grill the steak: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated steak for 5-7 minutes per side until charred and cooked to medium doneness.
- Rest and slice: Let the grilled steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.
- Warm tortillas: Heat corn tortillas on the grill or in a dry skillet until pliable.
- Assemble tacos: Place sliced carne asada in each tortilla and top with diced onions and salsa.
- Serve: Enjoy with lime wedges on the side!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Customize toppings with avocado, pickled onions, or jalapeños for added flavor. Leftover carne asada can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.