Description
A simple yet generous recipe for flavorful grilled beef tacos, marinated with garlic, cumin, and citrus, served with fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb carne asada (marinated steak)
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup onions, diced
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup orange juice or a splash of soda for acidity
- Optional: cotija cheese
- Optional: sliced radishes
- Optional: a simple salsa
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over high heat until very hot.
- Sear the marinated carne asada for about 2 to 3 minutes per side until cooked to your desired doneness.
- Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Warm the corn tortillas in the skillet for a few seconds on each side until they are supple and slightly blistered.
- Assemble the tacos by placing sliced carne asada in the tortillas and topping with fresh cilantro, diced onions, and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.
Notes
Choose a well-marbled piece of carne asada for tenderness. Use fresh garlic for aroma and marinate steak for up to 24 hours for deeper flavor. Cotija cheese and sliced radishes add a great finishing touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg