🌮 Street Tacos de Carne Asada (Authentic & Juicy)

These authentic Mexican street tacos are simple, packed with flavor, and perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a taco night with friends. Tender marinated steak grilled to perfection, served on warm corn tortillas with fresh toppings.

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🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

🔹 For the Carne Asada

• 1–1.5 lbs flank or skirt steak

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)

• ¼ cup orange juice (about 1 orange)

• ¼ cup olive oil

• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp chili powder

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp salt

🔹 For the Tacos

• 8–12 small corn tortillas

• ½ cup chopped white onion

• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

• Lime wedges, for serving

• Optional: sliced radishes, avocado, salsa, pickled jalapeños

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the Steak

1. In a bowl, combine garlic, lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

2. Place steak in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour marinade over steak.

3. Marinate at least 1 hour, ideally 4–6 hours (or overnight for maximum flavor).

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2️⃣ Grill the Steak

1. Preheat grill or grill pan to high heat.

2. Remove steak from marinade and pat dry.

3. Grill 4–6 minutes per side (depending on thickness) for medium-rare to medium.

4. Let steak rest 5 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.

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3️⃣ Warm the Tortillas

• Heat corn tortillas on a dry skillet or grill for 20–30 seconds per side until warm and slightly charred.

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4️⃣ Assemble Tacos

• Place a few slices of carne asada on each tortilla.

• Top with chopped onion and cilantro.

• Squeeze fresh lime juice over top.

• Add optional toppings if desired.

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💡 Tips for Perfect Street Tacos

✔ Use thinly sliced flank or skirt steak for tenderness
✔ Marinate for several hours for best flavor
✔ Grill hot for a nice sear
✔ Always slice against the grain
✔ Keep tortillas warm and slightly charred

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🌶 Variations

• Carne Asada Burrito Style: Wrap in flour tortilla with rice, beans, and cheese

• Spicy: Add sliced jalapeños or drizzle of hot sauce

• Fusion: Top with pickled onions, avocado crema, or cotija cheese

• Weeknight Shortcut: Use cast-iron skillet instead of grill

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If you like, I can also provide:

• 🍹 Carne asada taco marinade with beer

• 🥗 Street taco bowl version with rice and beans

• 🌮 Mini appetizer-sized tacos

• 🥑 Avocado crema topping recipe

Do you want me to give one of these variations?