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easy grilled carne asada tacos

Carne Asada Tacos

These mouthwatering carne asada tacos feature tender, marinated flank steak grilled to perfection and served on warm tortillas with fresh toppings. The overnight marinade creates incredibly flavorful, juicy beef that's the star of this classic Mexican street food favorite.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Tacos
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Marinade: 5 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 445kcal

Equipment

BBQ
Chopping Board
Chef's Knife

Ingredients

  • For the Marinade and Steak:
  • 1 1/2-2 lbs flank steak
  • 1/3 cup vinegar
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1-2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 4-5 garlic cloves minced
  • For Serving:
  • Corn or flour tortillas
  • Cheese
  • Guacamole
  • Sour cream
  • Pico de Gallo

Instructions

  • In a gallon-size Ziploc bag, combine vinegar, soy sauce, olive oil, cumin, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, oregano, lime juice, and minced garlic.
  • Add flank steak to the marinade and mix really well to guarantee all surfaces are coated.
  • Seal the bag and marinate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Remove steak from marinade and grill until desired degree of doneness.
  • Let steak sit for at least 5-10 minutes after grilling.
  • Once the meat has cooled, slice across the grain into small chunks.
  • Warm tortillas and serve with sliced carne asada and toppings of choice.

Notes

Marinating overnight produces the most flavorful results - don't skip this step
Always slice against the grain for maximum tenderness
Let the steak rest after grilling to redistribute juices and prevent dry meat
Warm tortillas on the grill or in a dry skillet for best texture
Store leftover marinated steak in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before cooking
Substitute skirt steak for flank steak if preferred
For meal prep, slice cooked steak and store refrigerated for up to 3 days

Nutrition

Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 890mg | Potassium: 485mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g