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Juicy Carne Asada Street Tacos

Close-up of three delicious steak tacos filled with grilled steak, diced white onion, and fresh cilantro on a wooden board.
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Prepare flavorful, juicy steak tacos using a simple marinade and grilling technique. This recipe brings authentic Mexican street food flavors to your weeknight dinner table.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb skirt steak or flank steak
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 small corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for topping)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, minced garlic, 1/4 cup cilantro, olive oil, soy sauce (if using), cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Marinate the steak: Place the skirt or flank steak in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring it is fully coated. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 6 hours for deeper flavor.
  3. Prepare the grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Clean and lightly oil the grates.
  4. Grill the steak: Remove the steak from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Grill for 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, depending on steak thickness. You want good char marks.
  5. Rest the steak: Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest on a cutting board for 10 minutes before slicing. This keeps the meat juicy.
  6. Slice the steak: Slice the steak thinly against the grain into small, bite-sized pieces suitable for street tacos.
  7. Warm the tortillas: Warm the corn tortillas on a dry skillet or directly over the grill flame for about 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
  8. Assemble the tacos: Place a portion of the sliced steak onto each warm tortilla. Top with chopped white onion and fresh cilantro.
  9. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, consider adding a smoky chipotle crema topping.
  • If you do not have a grill, you can cook the marinated steak in a hot cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Use high-quality corn tortillas for the best street taco texture.

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