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Authentic Carne Asada Street Steak Tacos

Close-up of two grilled steak tacos loaded with sliced marinated steak, diced white onion, and fresh cilantro.
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Make flavorful, juicy steak tacos inspired by Mexican street food. This recipe uses a simple marinade for flank or skirt steak, perfect for a quick and impressive Taco Night dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs flank or skirt steak
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup diced white onion, for topping
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for topping
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Combine lime juice, orange juice, minced garlic, cilantro, olive oil, soy sauce, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk to create the marinade.
  2. Place the flank or skirt steak in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring it is fully coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
  3. Remove the steak from the marinade and discard the excess liquid. Preheat your grill or a cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat.
  4. Grill the steak for 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, depending on thickness. You want a nice char on the outside.
  5. Remove the steak from the heat and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
  6. Warm the corn tortillas directly over an open gas flame for a few seconds per side, or heat them in a dry skillet until soft and pliable.
  7. Assemble your street tacos: place slices of the grilled steak onto the warm tortillas.
  8. Top each taco with diced white onion and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, lightly char the corn tortillas directly over a gas burner for 10 seconds per side before filling.
  • If you prefer a spicier taco, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the steak marinade.
  • This steak is excellent served with a side of homemade salsa verde or a chipotle crema.

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