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Carne Asada

Delicious Carne Asada Recipe: Grilled Flank Steak Tacos

This Carne Asada recipe features marinated grilled flank steak, perfect for tacos and bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 2 lbs flank steak
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
Toppings
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup avocado sliced
  • 8 small corn tortillas

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Marinate the flank steak in olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Cooking
  1. Grill the marinated flank steak for about 5 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness.
  2. Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  3. Slice the steak against the grain and serve on small corn tortillas.
  4. Top with diced onion, chopped cilantro, salsa, and avocado slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding different toppings or experimenting with the marinade. Letting the dish rest enhances flavor and texture.

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