Carne Asada Tacos
Thinly sliced flank steak marinated in citrus and spices, grilled to smoky perfection.
Prep Time
1h
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
6
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Flank Steak
- 12 pieces Corn Tortillas
- 0.25 cup Lime Juice
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 cup Cilantro
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 0.5 cup White Onion
- to taste Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, cumin, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Add the flank steak to the marinade, ensuring it is fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to 8 hours).
- 3
Preheat a grill or cast-iron skillet over high heat.
- 4
Grill the steak for 4-5 minutes per side until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
- 5
Remove the steak from heat and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing against the grain into small cubes or strips.
- 6
Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or in a dry pan.
- 7
Assemble the tacos by placing the meat in the tortillas and topping with diced onions and extra cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
420
kcal
Protein
34
g
Carbs
28
g
Fat
18
g
Fiber
4
g
Sugar
2
g
Sodium
480
mg
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