Description
Savor the irresistible flavors of carne asada tacos, perfect for any taco lover! This easy recipe features tender flank steak marinated in a zesty blend of lime, orange juice, garlic, and spices. Grilled to perfection, these tacos are served in warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh pico de gallo and creamy guacamole.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds flank steak
- 12 corn tortillas
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- Juice of 1 orange
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pico de gallo (homemade or store-bought)
- Guacamole (homemade or store-bought)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: In a bowl, combine lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, garlic, cilantro, and spices. Add flank steak and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for best results).
- Prepare Your Grill: Preheat the grill over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
- Cook the Steak: Remove steak from marinade and grill for 5-7 minutes per side until medium-rare. Let rest before slicing.
- Assemble Tacos: Slice steak against the grain and place on warmed tortillas. Top with pico de gallo and guacamole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg