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Carne Asada tacos with grilled steak
Grilled marinated steak tacos

Carne Asada (Mexican Grilled Steak)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
Carne Asada is the pride of Northern Mexico and the soul of any cookout. The name implies 'grilled meat,' but the essence lies in the citrus-cumin marinade, which not only flavors the beef but makes it incredibly tender. Thinly sliced, smoky meat wrapped in a warm tortilla with spicy salsa and cooling cilantro is the definition of joy.
🕒 Prep Time 1 hr 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 450 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Grill or Grill Pan: For char marks.
  • Citrus Juicer: For fresh juices.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat (if using flour tortillas)

Instructions

1 ✓

Mix the marinade: lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, crushed garlic, chopped cilantro (stems included), cumin, salt, pepper, and diced jalapeño.

Tip: Cilantro stems are packed with flavor; don't throw them away, chop them into the marinade!
2 ✓

Pat the meat dry, place in the marinade, and coat thoroughly. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours (max 4).

Tip: The acidic marinade relaxes meat fibers, but leaving it too long will make the surface 'cook' and turn mushy.
3 ✓

Remove meat and pat off excess marinade (to prevent burning). Heat grill to high heat. Grill for 4-5 minutes per side until you get dark char marks.

Tip: Wet meat steams rather than sears. Using paper towels is key for the Maillard reaction (browning).
4 ✓

Remove from grill and rest on a board for 10 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.

Tip: Cutting parallel to the grain leaves chewy long fibers. Cutting perpendicularly shortens them, making every bite tender.
5 ✓

Warm the tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds. Fill with meat and your favorite toppings.

Tip: Cold tortillas crack. Warming them restores pliability.

Recipe FAQ

The meat turned out sour.
You left it in the marinade too long. Citrus juice can over-tenderize meat in 4-6 hours; 1-2 hours is ideal.
What should I serve it with?
Guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, and lime wedges.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Skirt steak or Flank steak
  • 2 tbsp Fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup Fresh orange juice
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic (crushed)
  • 1 bunch Fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 whole Jalapeño pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 pinch Black pepper
  • 8 whole Corn or Flour tortillas