Juicy Classic Carne Asada Street Tacos in 1 Hour
Tender, flavorful carne asada served in warm corn tortillas with fresh toppings for an authentic street taco experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes (includes marinating)
- Yield: 12 tacos 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs flank steak or skirt steak
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup diced white onion
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Combine olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and oregano in a bowl to create the marinade.
- Place steak in a resealable bag and pour marinade over it. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Heat a grill or skillet over high heat. Remove steak from marinade and cook for 5-7 minutes per side for medium doneness.
- Let steak rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- Warm tortillas briefly on the grill or in a dry skillet.
- Assemble tacos with sliced steak, chopped cilantro, diced onion, and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the steak overnight.
- Use fresh corn tortillas for authentic texture.
- Adjust chili powder to control spiciness.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg