Carne Asada Tacos
Flavorful marinaded steak makes for incredible tacos any night of the week.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the marinade:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil plus more for grilling
- 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the can
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño
- 2 cloves garlic smashed
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for grilling
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more for grilling
- 1 pound flank steak or skirt steak trimmed of excess fat
For the tacos:
- 8 small tortillas
- Diced red onion
- Crumbled cotija cheese
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: in a small bowl, combine the olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, adobo sauce, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lime juice, 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed orange juice, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the can, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Place the steak in a large resealable plastic bag (you can also use a covered shallow dish). Pour the marinade on top and turn the steak over to coat. Place in the refrigerator to marinate for 1 to 4 hours. Before grilling, let the meat come to room temperature for 30-45 minutes.1 pound flank steak or skirt steak
- Remove the steak from the bag, discarding the marinade. Pat dry with paper towels and then brush both sides with olive oil. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the steaks on the grill, close the lid, and grill for 6-8 minutes per side, until desired doneness is reached.
- Let the steak rest for 5 minutes, then cut the meat into small cubes.
- Prepare the tacos: to warm the tortillas, wrap them in damp paper towels and microwave for 30 seconds, or warm on a griddle. Top each taco with carne asada meat, diced onions, cotija cheese, and cilantro. Serve with fresh lime wedges.8 small tortillas, Diced red onion, Crumbled cotija cheese, Chopped fresh cilantro, Lime wedges
Notes
- Prep time includes minimum marinating time.
- Marinate for 1-4 hours.
