Tacos de Carne Asada

Tacos de Carne Asada

A sure crowd pleaser of flavorful steak with a southwestern twist! Serve with soft flour tortilla shells, lettuce, pico de gallo, and guacamole.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 30 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 orange, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 pounds flank steak, trimmed of fat
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1
Combine jalapeno, garlic, kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a mortar. Grind into a paste.

Step 2
Pour lime juice, orange juice, and vinegar into a glass bottle or lidded container; add garlic mixture and shake well. Place steak in a shallow bowl and pour marinade over. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until steak absorbs flavors, 4 to 6 hours.

Step 3
Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 4
Remove steak from the marinade and place on a cutting board. Season with salt and pepper and slice against the grain into thin strips.

Step 5
Grill until slightly charred and light pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side.

Cook’s Note:

You can marinate for as little as 1 hour but do not marinate for more than 8 hours or the meat gets mushy.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

260
Calories
22g
Fat
3g
Carbs
14g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 260
% Daily Value *
Total Fat22g 28%
Saturated Fat5g 27%
Cholesterol36mg 12%
Sodium295mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate3g 1%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars1g
Protein14g
Vitamin C8mg 40%
Calcium13mg 1%
Iron2mg 11%
Potassium203mg 4%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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