Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Carne Asada Mexican Street Tacos, a crowd-pleasing dish that elevates any meal. Featuring juicy, marinated flank or skirt steak seared to perfection and nestled in warm corn tortillas, these tacos burst with fresh cilantro, zesty lime, and crunchy onions. Perfect for taco night, casual dinners, or festive gatherings, they’re easily customizable with your choice of toppings like salsa, guacamole, or cotija cheese. With a simple marinade that does most of the work for you, this recipe is both quick and delicious—guaranteeing a memorable dining experience for family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs flank steak or skirt steak
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 12 small corn tortillas
- ½ cup diced white onion
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Crumbled cotija cheese (optional, for garnish)
- Optional toppings: Salsa, guacamole, jalapeños, or hot sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, spices, salt, and pepper. Marinate the steak in the mixture for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight).
- Preheat Pan: Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat.
- Cook Steak: Remove steak from marinade and sear in the hot skillet for 3-5 minutes per side until desired doneness.
- Rest & Slice: Let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat tortillas in a dry skillet until pliable.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill tortillas with sliced steak and top with diced onions and cilantro.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately with lime wedges and your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg