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Authentic Carne Asada Street Tacos

Three delicious Carne asada street tacos served on corn tortillas, topped with diced white onions and fresh cilantro.
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Make juicy, flavorful carne asada marinated steak seared on a griddle for perfect street tacos.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs skirt steak or flank steak
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 24 small corn tortillas
  • Toppings: diced white onion, chopped cilantro, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare the carne asada marinade by whisking together the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, cilantro, and minced jalapeño (if using) in a bowl.
  2. Place the skirt steak in a large, resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring it is fully coated.
  3. Refrigerate and marinate the steak for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight for deeper flavor.
  4. Remove the steak from the marinade and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking. Discard the remaining marinade.
  5. Heat a large cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat until very hot. You want a good sear.
  6. Cook the steak for 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until you reach your desired doneness (medium-rare is recommended for tenderness).
  7. Remove the steak from the heat and let it rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes. This keeps the juices inside.
  8. Slice the carne asada thinly against the grain into small, bite-sized pieces suitable for street tacos.
  9. Warm the corn tortillas on the hot griddle for about 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
  10. Assemble your authentic street tacos by placing a portion of the sliced steak onto each warm tortilla.
  11. Top with diced white onion, fresh cilantro, and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • For the best flavor in your mexican steak tacos, use fresh lime juice, not bottled.
  • If you do not have a griddle, you can use a grill for searing the steak.
  • Do not skip the resting time after cooking the steak; it is key to juicy results.

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