Dishbook

Sign in

Home My Cookbook

By Cathy Colander

Featured in July 2025

    • Tags:
  • #latino
  • #spicy
  • #street-food
    • 0 Variations
    Photo of Carne Asada Tacos
    Prep: 30 min
    Cook: 15 min
    Total: 45 min
    Yield: 4 servings

    Carne Asada Tacos feature thinly sliced, grilled steak marinated in citrus and spices, served on warm corn tortillas with fresh onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. The bright marinade and high-heat grill impart a smoky-char flavor that complements the tender beef. Quick to assemble, they’re ideal for casual gatherings or weeknight meals.

    Ingredients

      0.50 cup
    • orange juice
      • 0.25 cup
    • lime juice
      • 2 tablespoon
    • olive oil
      • 2 cloves
    • garlic, minced
      • 2 tablespoon and 0.25 cup
    • cilantro, chopped
      • 1 teaspoon
    • chili powder
      • 0.50 teaspoon
    • ground cumin
      • 1 teaspoon
    • salt
      • 0.50 teaspoon
    • black pepper
      • 1.50 pound
    • flank steak, trimmed
      • 8 corn
    • tortillas
      • 0.50 cup
    • onion, finely chopped
      • 0.50 cup
    • salsa
      • 0
    • 1 lime, cut into wedges

    Steps

    1. Prepare the marinade: whisk together citrus, oil, garlic, and spices.
    2. Marinate the steak: place flank steak in a shallow dish, pour in marinade, and refrigerate at least 15 minutes.
    3. Preheat grill or grill pan to high; remove steak from marinade and grill until medium, about 4 minutes per side.
    4. Let steak rest 5 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain.
    5. Warm tortillas: heat corn tortillas on the grill or in a dry skillet until pliable.
    6. Assemble tacos: top each tortilla with sliced steak, onion, cilantro, and salsa; serve with lime wedges.