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Authentic Carne Asada Street Tacos

Close-up of three authentic steak tacos filled with sliced grilled steak, diced white onion, and fresh cilantro.
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Make juicy, flavorful Carne Asada Street Tacos using a simple marinade. This recipe delivers authentic Mexican street taco flavor perfect for your next Taco Night.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound skirt steak or flank steak
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 small corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for topping)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, minced garlic, 1/4 cup cilantro, olive oil, soy sauce (if using), cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Marinate the steak: Place the skirt or flank steak in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring it is fully coated. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
  3. Cook the steak: Heat a grill or large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill or sear the steak for 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, depending on thickness.
  4. Rest and slice: Remove the steak from the heat and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes. Slice the steak thinly against the grain into small pieces suitable for street tacos.
  5. Warm the tortillas: Warm the corn tortillas on a dry skillet or directly over a low gas flame until soft and pliable. Stack them and keep them warm wrapped in a clean kitchen towel.
  6. Assemble the tacos: Place slices of the juicy steak onto the warm tortillas. Top each taco with chopped white onion and fresh cilantro.
  7. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider making a chipotle crema by mixing sour cream or Mexican crema with a dash of adobo sauce from canned chipotles.
  • If you prefer a skillet method, use a cast iron skillet for the best sear on your steak.
  • This recipe works well for quick steak dinner ideas when time is limited.

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