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Carne Asada Tacos

If you have never made Carne Asada Tacos at home, this is the version to start with: marinated grilled steak sliced thin and tucked into warm tortillas. Letting the marinade do its work is what makes the difference here, so do not rush the marinating time.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 5 min Additional: 30 min Total: 40 min
40Minutes
4Servings
4.6Rating
MediumLevel
Carne Asada Tacos

Why you'll love this recipe

  • Built for contrast -- a crisp exterior with a tender, juicy interior.
  • Leftovers hold up well for lunch the next day.
  • Comes together in a single pan or pot, which keeps cleanup simple.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

  • 1.5 lbs skirt or flank steak
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • plus 8 more ingredients

Method

  1. Step 1

    Whisk the lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and cilantro in a dish. Add the steak, turn to coat, and marinate 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours in the fridge).

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