Carne Asada Tacos (Street Taco Style!)

Two tacos, two lime wedges and sliced radishes on a white paper plate surrounded by Mexican sodas and cups of salsa.

5 from 29 votes

Carne Asada Tacos (Street Taco Style!)

These juicy and succulent carne asada tacos taste like they just came off of a taco truck! Serve with warm and soft corn tortillas, diced onion and cilantro and your favorite salsa.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Marinating Time3

Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Calories: 710kcal

Author: Leigh Anderson

Ingredients

Carne Asada

2 lbs skirt steak or flap meat
1/2 white onion thinly sliced

Marinade

1/4 c soy sauce
1/4 c neutral oil grapeseed, canola oil etc.
6 cloves garlic
1/2 bunch cilantro stems and leaves
1 orange juice and zest
3 limes juice
3 tbsp chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp dried oregano
2 tsp kosher salt

Toppings and Extras

12 small corn tortillas warmed
cilantro and white onion finely chopped and mixed together
lime wedges
sliced radish
Tomatillo Salsa
Creamy Avocado Salsa

Instructions

Place the steak and sliced onions in a large bowl or baking dish. In a blender or food procesor blend together the marinade ingredients until smooth. Pour the marinade over the steak and onions, tossing to coat. Cover and refriderate for at least 2-3 hours or up to 24 hours.
Heat a grill, grill pan or cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Grill the steak in batches, for 3-4 minutes, undisturbed on each side until it's slightly charred and cooked through. Transfer the cooked steak to a clean tray or platter to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
With a sharp knife, cut the steak against the grain into long strips then cut those strips into a small bite-sized dice.
Transfer the diced carne asada to a bowl or platter and top with any residual juices or drippings from the cutting board. Serve with warm corn tortillas, salsa, lime wedges and diced onion and cilantro.

Notes

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions:

Steak: Skirt steak or flap meat is the best cut for carne asada and it's widely available in grocery stores. If you have a Mexican or Latin market in your area they will have lots of options.
Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce: these come in a small can and pack a punch of spice and flavor! If you can't find chipotle in adobo you can substitute with harissa paste, hot sauce, gochujang or sriracha.

Storing and Re-heating Leftovers:

Leftover carne asada can be stored covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat over high-heat in a cast iron pan with a few tablespoons of water for moisture.

Special Equipment:

Cast Iron Grill Pan | Shop Craving California's Kitchen Essentials

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