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Three carne asada tacos on a blue plate with toppings.
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Carne Asada Tacos

These Carne Asada Tacos are made with juicy marinated steak, warm tortillas, and fresh toppings for an easy, flavor-packed taco recipe perfect for the summer grilling season.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword carne asada tacos
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinate Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings 4 -6 servings
Calories 134kcal
Author Tawnie Graham of Kroll's Korner

Ingredients

For serving:

  • Small corn tortillas, street taco size
  • 1/2 cup finely diced white onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • Guacamole or sliced avocado
  • Crumbled cotija cheese
  • Pickled red onions
  • Salsa, roja or verde
  • Radish slices
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Grill carne asada: Grill the carne asada using this recipe. You’re looking for a deep char on the outside and medium-rare to medium inside.
    Grilled Carne Asada
    Side-by-side image of preparing the carne asada in the marinade then grilling it.
  • Chop: Slice against the grain, and then chop into small pieces. We want those small pieces for our tacos!
    Slicing the cooked flank streak against the grain on a cutting board.
  • Warm the tortillas: In a dry skillet or directly over the flame on a stove until soft, lightly charred, and pliable. Keep them warm in a towel while you build the tacos.
    Small corn tortillas
    Side-by-side image of warming the tortilla in a dry skillet.
  • Assemble: Fill each tortilla with the chopped carne asada, diced onion, cilantro, and all other toppings you love! Tawnie’s tip: Double up tortillas for sturdier tacos!
    1/2 cup finely diced white onion, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, Lime wedges, Guacamole or sliced avocado, Crumbled cotija cheese, Pickled red onions, Salsa, Radish slices
    Three images side-by-side showing how to assemble the carne asada tacos.
  • Serve and enjoy: Serve warm and enjoy!! Hope you love these!
    Side by side image of two carne asada tacos on a plate then a hand picking up one of the tacos.

Notes

Store leftover grilled carne asada in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For the best texture, let the steak cool completely before storing. Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave until warmed through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1taco | Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg