Carne Asada Street Tacos
Experience the vibrant flavors of Mexican street food with these simple and delicious Carne Asada Street Tacos, filled with marinated flank steak and topped with fresh onions and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Corn tortillas
- Chopped onions
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Mix the marinade: In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the flank steak in the mixture for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Grill the steak for about 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.
- Rest the steak for a few minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Warm the corn tortillas on the grill until soft and pliable.
- Assemble the tacos by placing sliced steak on the tortillas and topping with onions and cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the steak overnight. Pair with guacamole or Mexican street corn salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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