Grilled Carne Asada Tacos Recipe

Indulge in the exquisite flavors of freshly grilled Carne Asada Tacos with a zesty citrus twist! Ideal for your upcoming taco night! 🍊🔥

Ingredients:

• 6 soft taco shells (corn or flour)
• 1 lb flank, skirt, or hanger steak

Marinade:

• Juice of 1 large orange
• Juice of 1 large lime
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
• 1 jalapeno, diced (seeds optional)
• 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust for preferred heat level)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Pico de Gallo:

• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno, minced (seeds optional)
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon minced cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Cilantro Vinaigrette:

• 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Directions:

1. Marinate the steak: Combine all marinade ingredients in a large zip-top bag, add the steak, and seal tightly. Refrigerate for 2-8 hours.
2. Cook the steak: Preheat the grill to medium-high. Remove steak from marinade and grill to medium-rare, about 130°F, turning once. Rest for 5 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain.
3. Prepare the cilantro vinaigrette: Whisk all vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl.
4. Assemble the tacos: Fill taco shells with steak, top with pico de gallo, and drizzle with cilantro vinaigrette.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes plus marinating

Calories: 350 kcal per serving | Servings: 6

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