Mexican Carne Asada Tacos
Posted by Lucas Middleton
Olive Oil, Chili Powder, Cloves Garlic, Orange Juice, Limes, Red Onion, Smoked Paprika, Cilantro, Cayenne Pepper, Corn Tortillas, Cumin, Lime Juice, Dried Oregano, Salt, Flank Steak
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Mexican Carne Asada Tacos Recipe
These Mexican Carne Asada Tacos are bursting with flavor thanks to a zesty marinade of lime juice, orange juice, and spices. For the ultimate taco experience, the flank steak is grilled to perfection and thinly sliced.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1-2 limes, cut into wedges
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 8–10 corn tortillas
- 1 teaspoon cumin (ground)
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 pound flank steak
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Instructions
- Whisk together lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Turn the flank steak in the bowl to coat with the marinade.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
- Heat the grill or grill pan to medium-high.
- Remove the steak from the marinade and discard the excess.
- For medium-rare, grill the steak for 6-8 minutes per side.
- Remove from the grill and set aside for 5 minutes before slicing thinly across the grain.
- Warm and slightly charred tortillas on the grill or in a dry skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place a few slices of steak on each tortilla to make tacos.
- Serve with sliced red onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice on top.
- Serve right away and enjoy.
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