Carne Asada Tacos

• By Cathy Colander
• Featured on July 2025

• Tags:
• #latino
• #spicy
• #street-food

Prep:

30 min

Cook:

15 min

Total:

45 min

Yield:

4 servings

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 cups orange juice
• 0.25 cups lime juice
• 2 tbsps olive oil
• 2 clovess garlic, minced
• 2 tbsps and 0.25 cups cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 0.50 tsps ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.50 tsps black pepper
• 1.50 pounds flank steak, trimmed
• 8 corns tortillas
• 0.50 cups onion, finely chopped
• 0.50 cups 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.