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Two plates of authentic carne asada tacos with cilantro and sour cream, a bowl of lime wedges, and a glass of water on a white surface.

Authentic Carne Asada Tacos Recipe

An asian woman smiling in front of a potted plant.Hannah Lee
Delicious and indulgent tacos filled with marinated and grilled carne asada, topped with fresh salsa and guacamole.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Meal Type Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 341 kcal
Difficulty Medium
Ingredient Cost $18
Shopping Cost$37

Equipment

  • Grill or grill pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 lb flank steak
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • salsa Fresh, pico de gallo
  • Guacamole
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add flank steak, ensuring it is well-coated. Marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
    1/4 cup lime juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 lb flank steak
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated steak for about 5-7 minutes on each side until desired doneness. Let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
  • Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 1 minute on each side.
    8 small corn tortillas
  • To assemble the tacos, place slices of carne asada on each tortilla. Top with fresh salsa and guacamole.
    salsa, Guacamole
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
    Fresh cilantro

Notes

Adjust the toppings based on your preferences.
Serve with lime wedges for an extra burst of flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 341kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 529mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 265IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Carne Asada Tacos, Grilled Steak Tacos, Mexican Cuisine, Street Food

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