Description
These Stovetop Carne Asada Street-Style Tacos are bursting with flavor and perfect for a quick and delicious meal. Tender marinated beef, fresh toppings, and a squeeze of lime come together in this easy-to-make recipe that will have your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
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For the Carne Asada:
- 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Tacos:
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Lime wedges
- Salsa and hot sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add the sliced flank steak and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Steak: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated steak for about 3-4 minutes per side until cooked to your liking.
- Warm the Tortillas: In the same skillet or on a griddle, warm the corn tortillas for about 30 seconds per side.
- Assemble the Tacos: Fill each tortilla with carne asada, diced onions, cilantro, avocado slices, and a squeeze of lime. Serve with salsa, hot sauce, and additional lime wedges.
Notes
- You can also grill the steak for a smokier flavor.
- Feel free to customize your tacos with additional toppings like cheese, sour cream, or pickled jalapenos.
- Make it a full meal by serving the tacos with rice and beans on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg