Carne Asada Tacos

by Gather
Prep: 20m
Cook: 15m
beef
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Ingredients
Servings:6
2lbflank or skirt steak
1/2cuporange juice
1/4cuplime juice
1/4cupolive oil
4garlic cloves, minced
1jalapeño, minced
1/2cupfresh cilantro, chopped
1tspground cumin
1tspchili powder
1tspsalt and pepper
18corn tortillas
1white onion, diced
1cupfresh cilantro for topping
lime wedges
salsa verde
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Instructions
  1. 1

    Marinate steak

    Whisk together orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Place steak in zip-top bag with marinade. Refrigerate 2-8 hours.

  1. 2

    Grill steak

    Remove steak from marinade and pat dry. Grill over high heat 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest 10 minutes.

  2. 3

    Slice steak

    Slice steak thinly against the grain.

  3. 4

    Warm tortillas

    Char tortillas directly over gas flame or in dry skillet until lightly charred and pliable, 30 seconds per side.

  4. 5

    Assemble tacos

    Fill tortillas with sliced carne asada. Top with diced onion, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Serve with salsa verde.

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Carne Asada Tacos

Created by: Gather

Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 15m
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 lb flank or skirt steak
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, minced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt and pepper
  • 18 corn tortillas
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro for topping
  • lime wedges
  • salsa verde

Instructions

  1. Marinate steakWhisk together orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Place steak in zip-top bag with marinade. Refrigerate 2-8 hours.
  2. Grill steakRemove steak from marinade and pat dry. Grill over high heat 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest 10 minutes.
  3. Slice steakSlice steak thinly against the grain.
  4. Warm tortillasChar tortillas directly over gas flame or in dry skillet until lightly charred and pliable, 30 seconds per side.
  5. Assemble tacosFill tortillas with sliced carne asada. Top with diced onion, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Serve with salsa verde.

Notes & Tips

The citrus marinade tenderizes the beef and adds bright flavor. Don't skip the char on the tortillas - it adds essential smoky flavor! Skirt steak is traditional but flank steak works great too.