Authentic Carne Asada Tacos Recipe
Delicious and indulgent tacos filled with marinated and grilled carne asada, topped with fresh salsa and guacamole.
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.
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
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