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Carne Asada Tacos

• #latino
• #spicy
• #street-food

Carne Asada Tacos feature thinly sliced, grilled steak marinated in citrus and spices, served on warm corn tortillas with fresh onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. The bright marinade and high-heat grill impart a smoky-char flavor that complements the tender beef. Quick to assemble, they’re ideal for casual gatherings or weeknight meals.

Ingredients

0.50 orange juice

0.25 lime juice

2 tbsp olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp cilantro, chopped and

0.25 cilantro, chopped

1 tsp chili powder

0.50 ground cumin

1 tsp salt

0.50 black pepper

1.50 pound flank steak, trimmed

8 corn tortillas

0.50 onion, finely chopped

0.50 salsa

1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps

1. Prepare the marinade: whisk together citrus, oil, garlic, and spices.
2. Marinate the steak: place flank steak in a shallow dish, pour in marinade, and refrigerate at least 15 minutes.
3. Preheat grill or grill pan to high; remove steak from marinade and grill until medium, about 4 minutes per side.
4. Let steak rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain.
5. Warm tortillas: heat corn tortillas on the grill or in a dry skillet until pliable.
6. Assemble tacos: top each tortilla with sliced steak, onion, cilantro, and salsa; serve with lime wedges.