How to Make Tacos de Carne Asada - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tacos de Carne Asada is a classic Mexican dish that is loved by people all around the world. This delicious recipe features tender grilled steak marinated in a flavorful blend of spices and then sliced thinly to be used as a filling for soft corn tortillas. Topped with fresh salsa, guacamole, and a squeeze of lime, these tacos are bursting with bold flavors and will surely satisfy your craving for authentic Mexican cuisine.

Carne asada, which translates to "grilled meat" in Spanish, i...

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Ingredients

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 orange, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 pounds flank steak, trimmed of fat
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine jalapeno, garlic, kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a mortar. Grind into a paste.
  • Pour lime juice, orange juice, and vinegar into a glass bottle or lidded container; add garlic mixture and shake well. Place steak in a shallow bowl and pour marinade over. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until steak absorbs flavors, 4 to 6 hours.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove steak from the marinade and place on a cutting board. Season with salt and pepper and slice against the grain into thin strips.
  • Grill until slightly charred and light pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Nutrition

    260 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 36mg
    • Sodium: 295mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 203mg