Back to RecipesBeef Tacos de Asada
Authentic carne asada tacos — thin-cut beef marinated in citrus, garlic, and cumin, grilled over high heat until charred and juicy, then chopped and served in warm corn tortillas with fresh salsa.
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4
Cuisine
Mexican
Rating
No reviews yet
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
45 min
Ingredients
- 700g skirt or flank steak
- Juice of 2 oranges
- Juice of 2 limes
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Corn tortillas
- Pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro, and lime to serve
Instructions
- 1
Combine orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and oil. Marinate steak 2+ hours.
- 2
Grill over very high heat for 3-4 minutes per side until charred on outside but still pink inside.
- 3
Rest 5 minutes. Chop into small pieces.
- 4
Warm tortillas directly over a gas flame.
- 5
Fill tortillas with carne asada.
- 6
Top with pico de gallo, guacamole, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
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