Here’s a recipe for Street-Style Carne Asada Tacos—juicy, flavorful steak tucked into warm tortillas with fresh toppings 🌮🔥
🌮 Street Tacos de Carne Asada
Ingredients (for 4 servings)
For the Carne Asada:
- 1 lb (450 g) flank or skirt steak
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped cilantro for marinade
For the Tacos:
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 small white onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
- Salsa of choice (red or green)
- Optional: sliced radishes, avocado, or pickled jalapeños
Instructions
- Marinate the steak
In a bowl, combine garlic, lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Rub over steak and let marinate 30–60 minutes (or overnight for extra flavor). - Cook the steak
- Grill over high heat 3–5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.
- Let rest 5 minutes.
- Slice thinly against the grain.
- Warm the tortillas
- Heat on a dry skillet or grill 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
- Keep wrapped in a towel to stay warm.
- Assemble tacos
- Place a few slices of steak on each tortilla.
- Top with onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
- Add salsa or optional toppings.
- Serve immediately
Best enjoyed fresh and hot!
🌟 Tips for Authentic Flavor
- High heat is key for a good char on the steak.
- Corn tortillas are traditional; flour tortillas work if preferred.
- Cut against the grain for tender bites.
- Optional marinade extras: orange juice, soy sauce, or a splash of vinegar for depth.
If you want, I can also share:
- 🔥 Carne Asada tacos with creamy chipotle sauce
- 🥑 Avocado & lime crema topping
- 🌶️ Spicy street-style version with roasted jalapeños
- 🍋 Quick weeknight pan-seared version
Do you want me to give one of these upgraded versions?
