Carne Asada Street Tacos
Carne Asada Street Tacos
Ingredients
For the Carne Asada Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, trimmed
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Tacos
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/2 white onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 4 lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl or resealable bag, combine orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, minced jalapeno (if using), cumin, and black pepper. Whisk to combine.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Place the flank steak in the marinade, ensuring it is fully coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
⏱️ 30 min
- 3
Preheat your grill or a cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
Remove the steak from the marinade, discarding the excess marinade. Grill or sear the steak for 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Transfer the cooked steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before thinly slicing against the grain.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
While the steak rests, warm the corn tortillas on the grill, in a dry skillet, or briefly in the microwave until pliable.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Assemble the tacos by filling each warm tortilla with sliced carne asada, then topping with chopped white onion and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
⏱️ 5 min
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Carne Asada Street Tacos
Ingredients
For the Carne Asada Marinade
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak, trimmed
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Tacos
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/2 white onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 4 lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl or resealable bag, combine orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, minced jalapeno (if using), cumin, and black pepper. Whisk to combine.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Place the flank steak in the marinade, ensuring it is fully coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
⏱️ 30 min - 3
Preheat your grill or a cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
Remove the steak from the marinade, discarding the excess marinade. Grill or sear the steak for 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Transfer the cooked steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before thinly slicing against the grain.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
While the steak rests, warm the corn tortillas on the grill, in a dry skillet, or briefly in the microwave until pliable.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Assemble the tacos by filling each warm tortilla with sliced carne asada, then topping with chopped white onion and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
⏱️ 5 min