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Carne Asada

Ultimate Carne Asada Recipe for Flavorful Grilled Tacos

This Carne Asada recipe creates flavorful grilled tacos that are sure to impress.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 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 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
To Serve
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup pico de gallo
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1 cup sour cream

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Marinating and Grilling
  1. Marinate the flank steak in olive oil, lime juice, garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the grill over medium-high heat.
  3. Grill the marinated steak for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked to desired doneness.
  4. Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Serving
  1. Serve with corn tortillas, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.

Nutrition

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

Notes

Feel free to experiment with different cuts of steak or seasoning blends to customize the flavor to your liking. Letting the steak rest is crucial to retain its juiciness.

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