Tacos de Carne Asada are a Mexican street food staple made with grilled marinated beef, typically skirt or flank steak, thinly sliced and served in soft corn tortillas. These tacos are bold, smoky, and bursting with flavor — especially when topped with onion, cilantro, salsa, and a squeeze of lime.
In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Place steak in a resealable bag or dish and pour marinade over it.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for best flavor).
Preheat grill to high heat.
Remove steak from marinade and grill for 3–5 minutes per side, or until nicely charred and cooked to your desired doneness.
Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
While steak rests, warm tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over the flame for 30 seconds on each side until soft and slightly charred.
Slice the rested steak thinly against the grain into small bite-sized strips for easy taco filling.
Fill each warm tortilla with steak slices.
Top with diced onion, fresh cilantro, and a drizzle of salsa or hot sauce.
Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Servings 4
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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