Carne Asada Tacos

By Cathy Colander Featured on July 2025 #latino #spicy #street-food

Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 45 min
Recipe 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 cup orange juice
0.25 cup lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp and 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
1 tsp chili powder
0.50 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
0.50 tsp black pepper
1.50 pound flank steak, trimmed
8 corn tortillas
0.50 cup onion, finely chopped
0.50 cup salsa
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps

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