Carne Asada Tacos Recipe
Carne Asada Tacos are juicy grilled steak loaded in tortillas with all of your favorite toppings - customizable and delicious!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
for the carne asada:
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 jalapeño minced
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- juice of two limes
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 pounds flank steak trimmed
- salt and pepper to taste
for the pico de gallo:
- 4 medium tomatoes chopped
- 1/2 medium red onion chopped
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- juice of one lime
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
for serving:
- 16 corn tortillas warmed
- pico de gallo
- shredded cheese
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Using a mortar and pestle, grind the garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, salt, and pepper into a paste. Add the paste to a large measuring cup and add the lime juice, orange juice, vinegar, and olive oil. Whisk until well combined. (Alternatively, you could add all of the ingredients for the marinade to a food processor or blender and pulse until combined.)
- Spread the steak out on a rimmed baking sheet, and pour the marinade over the top of the steak. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour, or up to 8 hours.
- While the steak is marinating, prepare the pico de gallo by mixing all of the ingredients together in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or until ready to serve.
- When you’re ready to cook the meat, preheat a grill or broiler over medium high heat. Pull the steak out of the marinade and cook for 7-10 minutes per side, until cooked to medium (about 135-145 degrees). Place the steak on a cutting board and let rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice diagonally into thin strips.
- To assemble the tacos, stack two corn tortillas together, then add steak, pico de gallo, and shredded cheese. Drizzle with lime juice if desired.
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Nutrition
Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 671mg | Potassium: 689mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 727IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3mg