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Three carne asada tacos with toppings.

Carne Asada Tacos

Tressa Jamil
Tender and juicy carne asada is marinated and grilled to perfection to make the best street-style carne asada tacos.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 Tacos
Calories 320 kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
  
For the Marinade:
  • 8 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 jalapeño, seeds and stem removed, sliced
  • ½ white onion, sliced
  • 2 lime juice, two limes
  • 1 orange juice, one orange
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, coarse ground
For the Carne Asada:
  • 2 pounds flap steak, or ranchero de res
  • 1 white onion, finely diced
  • 1 bunch cilantro, finely diced
  • 8 corn tortillas, warmed
Instructions
 
  • Add the crushed garlic, jalapeño, onion, lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, and pepper to a resealable bag. Seal it and combine the ingredients.
  • Add the steak to the bag and combine it with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat the grill by setting all burners on high for about 10 minutes. Remove the steak and discard the excess marinade. Cook for 7- 10 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the steak.
  • Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes. Slice the beef against the grain, and serve inside warmed corn tortillas with fresh onion and cilantro.
Notes
Expert Tips: 
  • Let the steak marinate for at least 30 minutes, but 1-2 hours in the refrigerator is best.
  • Get your cooking surface very hot. You want the meat to develop a nice sear, so use a hot grill as I do, a grill pan, or a cast iron skillet.
  • Cook the meat quickly over high heat. Carne asada cooks fast. If using thin meat like skirt steak, I recommend only 2-4 minutes per side; resist the urge to move it around too much, or it won’t get a nice char.
Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 3 Tacos | Calories: 320 kcal | Carbohydrates: 19 g | Protein: 27 g | Fat: 16 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9 g | Trans Fat: 0.4 g | Cholesterol: 71 mg | Sodium: 953 mg | Potassium: 493 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 156 IU | Vitamin C: 17 mg | Calcium: 54 mg | Iron: 3 mg
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