Street tacos de carne asada are small, flavorful tacos featuring grilled and thinly sliced beef, typically served on soft corn tortillas and garnished with fresh toppings. Here’s a recipe to make delicious carne asada street tacos:Ingredients:
For the Carne Asada:
- 1.5-2 pounds flank steak or skirt steak
- Juice of 2-3 limes
- Juice of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Corn tortillas (warmed before serving)
For Toppings (Optional):
- Chopped onion
- Chopped cilantro
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced radishes
- Salsa or hot sauce
- Lime wedges
Instructions:
- Marinate the Meat:
- In a bowl, mix together the lime juice, orange juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the steak in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over it. Ensure the meat is well coated. Marinate for at least 1-2 hours in the refrigerator, but longer (up to 24 hours) is even better for flavor.
- Grill or Cook the Meat:
- Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Remove the steak from the marinade and let any excess marinade drip off.
- Grill the steak for about 4-5 minutes per side or until desired doneness (medium-rare to medium is recommended for tenderness).
- Once cooked, transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing. Slice against the grain into thin strips.
- Assemble the Tacos:
- Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or on the grill for a few seconds on each side.
- Place some slices of carne asada onto each tortilla.
- Add Toppings (Optional):
- Sprinkle chopped onion, cilantro, diced tomatoes, sliced radishes, and a squeeze of lime juice on top of the meat. You can also add salsa or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Serve:
- Serve the street tacos de carne asada immediately while warm. These tacos are typically small, so consider serving multiple per person.
These street tacos are bursting with the flavors of grilled meat and fresh toppings. Customize them with your favorite garnishes and enjoy the authentic taste of Mexican street-style carne asada tacos!
