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Carne Asada Tacos

Course: dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: carne asada, tacos
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Flank Steak or skirt steak
  • 6 cloves Garlic chopped
  • 1 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup Orange Juice from 2 juiced oranges
  • 1.5 tsp Ground Chili Powder
  • 1.5 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 2 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt
  • 3 Limes squeezed

Instructions

  • Chop garlic and cilantro and add into a bowl. If using fresh oranges, use a juicer to extract 1 cup of orange juice. Add to bowl with garlic and cilantro.
  • Add chili powder, cumin, apple cider vinegar, and lime juice to the same bowl. Mix well to combine.
  • Then, add flank steak into bowl and gently coat steak with marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for 1 hour or up to 24 hours for best results.
  • After steak has finished marinating, heat a skillet on high heat and cook until medium-medium rare, about five minutes. Alternatively, cook on an outdoor grill over mesquite charcoal for a smoky infusion; just be sure not to overcook. Remove from heat to let steak "rest" for 1-2 minutes.
  • Chop into small pieces and serve in street-sized tortillas with desired toppings.

Notes

Tip: I like to serve my carne asada inside of street-sized flour tortillas, topped with salsa verde, pico de gallo, and sliced radishes.
Bon Appétit!