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Carne Asada Tacos

These are the BEST Carne Asada Tacos! Made with flank or skirt steak and a marinade packed with flavor! Perfect for the grill OR oven.
Course Dinner Recipes
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword dinner, grilling, steak, tacos
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 521kcal
Author Jesseca

Ingredients

For the marinade:

  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup cilantro packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 2 Tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1/2 cuo olive oil

For the tacos:

  • 2 lb flank steak
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • cups shredded cheese we like pepper jack or cheddar
  • diced onion pico, salsa, sour cream, or any other toppings you may enjoy.

Instructions

  • Combine the first 7 ingredients for the marinade in a blender or food processor. Pulse until smooth. Add the oil and pulse until combined. 
  • Pour the marinade over the steak. Cover and refrigerate 2-4 hours. 
  • Heat the broiler in your oven. Cook the steak 12 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. Allow to rest 10 minutes. Slice thin.
  • Assemble your tacos and enjoy! 

Notes

145 degrees cooks your steak to a medium. Add an additional minute or two for a more well done steak. 
For crunchy shells - Heat your oven to 375 degrees. Mist your corn tortillas with olive oil cooking spray on both sides. 
Flip a cupcake tin upside down. Place your tortillas between the cups to form a taco shape. Bake 12 minutes. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 671mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g