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Introduction
Carne Asada is a Mexican dish made with thin strips of beef. It is often served in tacos, burritos, and quesadillas but can also be used as a main course. If you are looking to make this dish at home, you will want to follow these steps:
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What is Carne Asada Tacos?
Carne Asada Tacos are a Mexican dish made with grilled flank steak, taco shells and cheese.
In Spanish Carne asada means “grilled meat”. The dish originated from Mexico and consists of thin strips of beef or chicken marinated in citrus juices such as lemon or lime. The meat is usually cooked on a flat grill called a comal over high heat until it’s seared on both sides but still juicy inside.
The traditional toppings for carne asada tacos include sour cream, salsa (usually pico de gallo), guacamole or avocado slices, cilantro leaves and cheese (queso fresco).
Carne Asada Tacos Ingredients
The ingredients for carne asada are simple. You will need:
- 1 1/2 pounds flank or skirt steak
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Corn tortilla or flour tortillas
- Toppings of your choice (e.g. guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, shredded cheese)
How to Make Carne Asada Tacos
- In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the flank or skirt steak to the bowl and toss well to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to high heat.
- Remove the steak from the marinade and discard the excess marinade.
- Grill the steak for 4-5 minutes per side, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
- Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips.
- Heat up the tortillas in the microwave for 15-30 seconds.
- Assemble your tacos by placing a few strips of steak on each tortilla and topping with your desired toppings.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Taco Topping Ideas
- Onions: Chopped yellow onion is a common topping for carne asada tacos–it adds sweetness and texture without being overpowering. If raw onions aren’t your thing (or if they make your mouth burn), try caramelizing them before adding them to your taco filling; this will mellow out their bite while still imparting some onion flavor into each bite of meat!
- Cilantro: This herb adds brightness and freshness to any dish–and it pairs especially nicely with carne asada because its citrus notes complement the citrus flavors from lime juice used earlier in cooking process.”
- Avocado: Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fat and potassium, which are both important for heart health. They also add a creamy texture that will make your taco filling taste even better!
- Cabbage: A crisp and refreshing addition to tacos, cabbage is a great way to add color without overpowering the other ingredients. It’s also low in calories, so you can pile it on without guilt!
- Sour cream: This creamy topping adds richness and depth of flavor to your dish. Add it sparingly; otherwise it could overwhelm your carne asada tacos!
- Salsa: Salsa adds spice and heat (if you like spicy food), which helps balance out any blandness from the meat or beans inside your taco shell.
Carne Asada Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs flank or skirt steak
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp teaspoon salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the flank or skirt steak to the bowl and toss well to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
- Preheat your grill or grill pan to high heat.
- Remove the steak from the marinade and discard the excess marinade.
- Grill the steak for 4-5 minutes per side, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
- Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips.
- Heat up the tortillas in the microwave for 15-30 seconds.
- Assemble your tacos by placing a few strips of steak on each tortilla and topping with your desired toppings.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Conclusion
I hope you’ve enjoyed learning all about carne asada tacos. I know that, like me, you can’t wait to try them! If you have any questions or comments, please let me know in the comments below,
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