Carne Asada Street Tacos
These carne asada street tacos are easy to make and are made with marinated flank steak that is pan-seared, cut into bite size pieces and served in corn tortillas with chopped onions and fresh cilantro.
Servings: 24 Street Tacos
Calories: 136kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds flank steak
For the Marinade
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ⅓ cup cilantro, chopped
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
Other Ingredients
- 24 corn tortillas street taco size
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 4 limes, cut into wedges
Instructions
For the Marinade
- In a large gallon size baggie, add seasonings for the marinade, along with cilantro, lime juice, orange juice, and vegetable oil. Seal and shake to combine.
- Place flank steak into bag, seal, shake to coat, and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 6+ hours or overnight.
Grill or Pan Sear
- After the steak has marinated, remove from the bag and place on the hot grill. Barbecue for 7-10 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is obtained.
- If pan-searing, heat a tablespoon of canola oil in a cast-iron pan, over high heat.
- Place marinated flank steak into the hot pan and let sear for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- If more time is needed, turn heat to low and continue cooking until desired doneness is obtained.
- Place flank steak on a cutting board and allow to rest at least 5 -10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Chop strips of steak into small pieces.
Assembling the Street Tacos
- Heat corn tortillas either over an open flame, turning over with tongs until soft, or in a pan over medium high heat until cooked to your liking.
- Add meat, diced onions, and cilantro to each tortilla, drizzle with fresh lime juice, and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 111IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg