Carne Asada Street Tacos

5 from 36 votes

Make juicy Carne Asada Street Tacos at home with marinated grilled beef, warm corn tortillas, fresh toppings, and salsa.

Prep Time1 10

Cook Time20

Total Time1 30

Course: Lunch or Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: tacos

Calories: 313kcal

Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

3 lbs flap steak (or flank or skirt steak)
1 jalapeño diced or sliced
3 limes (juiced)
1 orange (juiced)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 tablespoon ground paprika
4 garlic cloves finely minced
½ onion sliced
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
½ cup oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper

Also Need:

12 corn tortillas
cilantro chopped
onion diced
lime (halved)
favorite salsa

Instructions

Add all the marinade ingredients in a large plastic, sealable bag.
Add the steak and zip up the bag.
Make sure the bag is firmly closed.
Then, mix the marinade with the steak.
Place in the fridge for an hour, up to overnight.
Heat the grill to 450 degrees F.
Add the flap steak and grill for 5-6 minutes per side.
If using flank steak the cook time is slightly different. Grill 5-6 minutes on each side until it reaches an internal temperature of 130°F for medium rare. 7-8 minutes on each side for medium.
Cook until desired wellness.
Let rest before slicing (or dicing)
Warm tortillas.
Add chopped meat to tortillas.
Top with cilantro, onion, and salsa.

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Notes

Which cut of beef should I use?

Flap steak, flank steak, and skirt steak all work well for carne asada. Honestly, I use whichever one is on sale that week! Cooking time will vary depending on the cut and thickness, so use the internal temperature as your best guide.

Substitutions for Marinade:

Swap out the fresh onion for 1 tablespoon onion powder, and the fresh garlic for 1 tablespoon garlic powder.
Instead of salt, add a tablespoon of soy sauce.
We are using fresh oranges to make orange juice. Substitute for store-bought juice.

What is the best grill temp for carne asada?

Heat the grill to 450°F. For medium-rare, cook the beef until it reaches an internal temperature of 130°F. A thin steak may take about 5–6 minutes per side, while a thicker cut may take longer. For medium, cook to your preferred internal temperature.

How to Keep the Meat Warm:

Place the grilled meat in a large dish that's oven-proof and cover with aluminum foil. Once you’re done grilling, place the meat in a 275ºF warm oven until you’re ready to serve.

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