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Carne Asada

Carne Asada

This Carne Asada recipe delivers mouthwatering flavors in just 30 minutes, perfect for tacos or a festive meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 2 lbs flank steak or skirt steak
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
Tacos
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup salsa optional

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Marinate the flank steak in olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and oregano for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  3. Grill the marinated steak for about 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.
  4. Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
  5. Slice the steak thinly against the grain.
  6. Serve the sliced meat in corn tortillas topped with cilantro, onion, and salsa if desired.

Nutrition

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

Notes

Feel free to customize your tacos with other toppings like jalapeños or avocado for added flavor.

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