Carne Asada Tacos
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Carne Asada Tacos

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🇲🇽 Mexican

These Carne Asada Tacos feature tender, citrus-marinated skirt steak grilled to smoky perfection and piled into warm corn tortillas with crisp onion, fresh herbs, and a bright salsa. The marinade of orange, lime, garlic and spices gives the beef a lively, slightly sweet flavor while quick searing locks in juices for thin, flavorful slices perfect for taco night.

Effort

Moderate

Difficulty

Medium

Price

7,84€/ serving

healthy
high protein
low sugar
kid friendly
potluck
grilling
mexican
Fits your diet
33%

Kcal

47%

Protein

26%

Fiber

Method

1

Whisk together the Orange Juice, Lime Juice, minced Garlic, finely chopped Jalapeño (seeded if you prefer less heat), chopped Cilantro, Ground Cumin, Mexican Oregano, Kosher Salt and Black Pepper with a tablespoon or two of Neutral Oil to make a bright, well-seasoned marinade.

2

Place the Skirt Steak in a shallow dish or resealable bag and pour the marinade over it, turning to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours for best flavor—avoid much longer to prevent the citrus from over-tenderizing the meat.

3

About 20–30 minutes before cooking, remove the steak from the fridge and let it come toward room temperature while you preheat a grill or heavy skillet to high heat.

4

Oil the grill grates or skillet lightly with neutral oil and sear the steak 3–5 minutes per side (depending on thickness) until nicely charred on the outside and cooked to your preferred doneness; aim for about 125–130°F for medium-rare.

5

Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 8–10 minutes so the juices redistribute.

6

While the steak rests, warm the Corn Tortilla on the hot grill or skillet for 20–30 seconds per side until pliable and lightly charred. Keep them covered with a clean towel to stay warm.

7

Thinly slice the steak against the grain into bite-sized strips, and chop the White Onion and additional cilantro to taste.

8

To assemble, place slices of steak on each warmed tortilla, top with chopped onion and cilantro, spoon over some Salsa Roja, and finish with a squeeze of Lime.

9

Serve immediately with extra jalapeño slices or lime wedges on the side for added heat and brightness.

Nutrition Info

Per Serving

652 kcal

CARBS

46.1g

PROTEIN

56.9g

FAT

28.6g

SUGAR

5.8g

SATURATED FAT

9.4g

FIBER

7.9g

SODIUM

1.5g

Health Summary

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Extremely filling
Whole ingredients
Excellent source of Protein
Very low in Sugar
Decent source of Micronutrients
Decent Fatty Acid Profile
Decent source of Fiber
Normal amount of Sodium
Decent source of Protective Compounds

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