Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of authentic street food with these Carne Asada Street-Style Tacos. Juicy marinated flank steak, grilled to perfection and tucked inside warm corn tortillas, creating a satisfying meal perfect for any gathering or weeknight dinner. Topped with fresh cilantro, onions, and a zesty squeeze of lime, these tacos are not only easy to prepare but also incredibly delicious. In just 30 minutes, you can impress your family and friends with this crowd-pleasing dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup diced onion (white or red)
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper. Coat the flank steak in the marinade and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
- 2. Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high (around 400°F).
- 3. Grill the Steak: Remove the steak from the marinade and let excess liquid drip off. Grill for about 5-7 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- 4. Resting Period: Transfer the grilled steak to a cutting board and let it rest for five minutes.
- 5. Slice and Prepare Tacos: Thinly slice against the grain. Warm corn tortillas on the grill until pliable.
- 6. Assemble Tacos: Place sliced steak on tortillas and top with diced onion, chopped tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg