Description
Bring the vibrant flavors of Mexico home with these Carne Asada Mexican Street Tacos. Bursting with zest and freshness, this delectable dish features marinated flank steak, expertly seared to retain its juiciness, and served in warm corn tortillas. Each bite is a delightful combination of tender beef topped with fresh cilantro, crunchy onions, and a squeeze of lime, making them perfect for any casual gathering or taco night. Customize your tacos with optional toppings like salsa and guacamole for an extra flavor kick. Enjoy this easy recipe that offers both authenticity and satisfaction!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs flank steak or skirt steak
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup diced white onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
- Optional: Salsa, guacamole, jalapeños, or hot sauce for extra toppings
Instructions
- Marinate the steak: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Place the steak in a resealable bag with the marinade for at least 2 hours (or overnight).
- Preheat a cast-iron skillet over high heat until hot. Remove the steak from marinade and cook for about 3-5 minutes per side.
- Let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet until pliable.
- Assemble tacos by placing sliced steak in warmed tortillas; top with diced onion and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg