Carne Asada Tacos

By Cathy Colander

Featured on July 2025

Tags: #latino #spicy #street-food

Prep:: 30 minutes
Cook:: 15 minutes
Total:: 45 minutes
Yield:: 4 servings

Carne Asada Tacos feature thinly sliced, grilled steak marinated in citrus and spices, served on warm corn tortillas with fresh onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. The bright marinade and high-heat grill impart a smoky-char flavor that complements the tender beef. Quick to assemble, they’re ideal for casual gatherings or weeknight meals.

Ingredients

0.50 cup orange juice

0.25 cup lime juice

2.00 tbsp olive oil

2.00 cup garlic, minced

2.00 tbsp and 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped

1.00 tsp chili powder

0.50 tsp ground cumin

1.00 tsp salt

0.50 tsp black pepper

100.00 cup test

1.50 pound flank steak, trimmed

8.00 corn tortillas

0.50 cup onion, finely chopped

0.50 cup salsa

1.00 lime, cut into wedges

Steps

Prepare the marinade: whisk together citrus, oil, garlic, and spices.
Marinate the steak: place flank steak in a shallow dish, pour in marinade, and refrigerate at least 15 minutes.
Preheat grill or grill pan to high; remove steak from marinade and grill until medium, about 4 minutes per side.
Let steak rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain.
Warm tortillas: heat corn tortillas on the grill or in a dry skillet until pliable.
Assemble tacos: top each tortilla with sliced steak, onion, cilantro, and salsa; serve with lime wedges.