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Carne Asada

Carne Asada

Savor this easy Carne Asada recipe with flavorful grilled steak tacos, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 2 lbs flank steak
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
Toppings
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup avocado sliced
  • 8 small corn tortillas

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Marinate flank steak in olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat grill to high heat.
  3. Grill marinated steak for about 5 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness.
  4. Let the steak rest for a few minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
  5. Serve steak in corn tortillas topped with onion, fresh cilantro, salsa, and avocado.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15g

Notes

Customize by swapping flank steak for sirloin or skirt steak, and add spices or jalapeños for a twist.

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