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Ultimate Easy Carne Asada Street Tacos

Close-up of three delicious steak tacos filled with sliced marinated meat, topped with fresh diced white onion and cilantro.
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Make authentic, juicy steak street tacos perfect for Taco Night using a quick marinade for flank or skirt steak. This recipe focuses on bold flavor and simple assembly.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs skirt steak or flank steak
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 24 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup finely chopped white onion (for topping)
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for topping)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)
  • Optional: Chipotle Crema (see notes)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place the steak in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring it is fully coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor. Do not marinate longer than 4 hours, as the lime juice can toughen the meat.
  3. Remove the steak from the marinade and discard the excess liquid. Pat the steak dry slightly with paper towels.
  4. Heat a grill or a heavy skillet (like cast iron) over medium-high heat. You want the surface hot enough to sear the meat quickly.
  5. Grill or sear the steak for 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, depending on thickness. For flank or skirt steak, aim for an internal temperature of 130-135 degrees Fahrenheit for juiciness.
  6. Remove the steak from the heat and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. This step is important for retaining juices.
  7. Slice the steak thinly against the grain into small, taco-sized pieces.
  8. Warm the corn tortillas. You can do this directly over a low gas flame for a few seconds per side, wrapped in a damp paper towel in the microwave, or briefly on the hot skillet.
  9. Assemble your street tacos: Place a portion of the sliced steak onto each warm tortilla. Top immediately with chopped onion and cilantro.
  10. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • For Chipotle Crema: Mix 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt with 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from a can of chipotles in adobo, and a pinch of salt. Adjust spice level to your preference.
  • For the best street taco flavor, warm your tortillas directly over an open gas flame for a few seconds per side until slightly charred in spots.
  • If you prefer flank steak, slice it thinly before marinating to help it absorb flavor faster.

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