Craving a taste of authentic street food for your next gathering? Carne asada tacos are the answer! These delicious bites feature marinated, grilled steak, nestled in warm tortillas and topped with fresh ingredients like onions, cilantro, salsa, and, of course, guacamole. Perfect for any party size, these customizable tacos are ideal for creating your own taco bar. Dive into this street-inspired recipe that brings the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine to your kitchen!
Carne Asada Tacos
Serves 6-8
Ingredients
- 1 orange, juiced
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 serrano chile, stemmed and finely chopped
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 Tbsp cumin
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 Tbsp dried oregano
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 lbs flank, skirt, or flap steak
Instructions
- In a blender, add all ingredients except the meat. Blend until smooth.
- Place the steak in a gallon-size sealable bag (or a shallow dish) and pour in the blended marinade over the meat.
- Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to high. Remove the steak from the plastic bag and generously season it with salt.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400-450°F). Grill steaks for 4-8 minutes per side, depending on the thickness.
- Remove steaks and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Slice the steak against the grain into 1/2-inch pieces.
- Serve warm with tortillas and all the taco toppings:
- Salsa
- Cotija cheese or queso fresco
- Guacamole or avocado slices
- Diced onion
- Diced tomatoes
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
