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Carne Asada Tacos

By Cathy Colander

Featured on July 2025

Tags: #latino #spicy #street-food

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Carne Asada Tacos feature thinly sliced, grilled steak marinated in citrus and spices, served on warm corn tortillas with fresh onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. The bright marinade and high-heat grill impart a smoky-char flavor that complements the tender beef. Quick to assemble, they’re ideal for casual gatherings or weeknight meals.

Prep: 30 min
Cook:15 min
Total: 45 min
Yield:4

Ingredients

  • 0.50 cup 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 0.25 cup 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoon 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 2 cloves 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 2 tablespoon and 0.25 cup 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 1 teaspoon 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 0.50 teaspoon 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 1 teaspoon 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 0.50 teaspoon 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 1.50 pound 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 8 corn 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 0.50 cup 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 0.50 cup 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 0 1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps

  1. Prepare the marinade: whisk together citrus, oil, garlic, and spices.
  2. Marinate the steak: place flank steak in a shallow dish, pour in marinade, and refrigerate at least 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat grill or grill pan to high; remove steak from marinade and grill until medium, about 4 minutes per side.
  4. Let steak rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain.
  5. Warm tortillas: heat corn tortillas on the grill or in a dry skillet until pliable.
  6. Assemble tacos: top each tortilla with sliced steak, onion, cilantro, and salsa; serve with lime wedges.