Carne Asada Tacos
Delicious Carne Asada Tacos filled with marinated beef, topped with onions, cilantro, and lime.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb carne asada (beef flank steak or skirt steak)
- 12 small corn tortillas
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bunch of cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Salsa (optional)
Instructions
- Grill the carne asada over high heat until cooked to your desired level of doneness, about 5-7 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Remove the steak from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing it against the grain.
- Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or in a skillet until they’re pliable and slightly charred.
- Assemble the tacos by placing sliced carne asada on each tortilla.
- Top with chopped onion and cilantro, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve with lime wedges and salsa on the side.
Notes
For a complete meal, serve with black beans, Mexican rice, or a light salad. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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